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B.C. cannabis sales hit all-time high in September

B.C. cannabis sales hit all-time high in September

The BCGEU strike in August did not appear to crimp that month's sales.
The philanthropic shift toward human-centred climate action

The philanthropic shift toward human-centred climate action

Social justice and philanthropy fuel a new era of climate action that focuses on more than just science.
'The greed here is interesting': Duped B.C. renter owed $24,000 from landlord

'The greed here is interesting': Duped B.C. renter owed $24,000 from landlord

After a B.C. renter wins a monetary order at the Residential Tenancy Branch, it's up to them to be a "collections agent," says a tenancy lawyer. "I think that deters a lot of people."
What's in Canada's new climate adaptation strategy?

What's in Canada's new climate adaptation strategy?

Canada has released its plan to adapt to a changing planet. Experts say it's up to all levels of government and ordinary Canadians to see it through.
Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting shelves

Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting shelves

"In some places, the shelves already show those units received. In other places it might take an additional day or so," said the federal health minister.
Premier's funding plan for RCMP welcomed by experts

Premier's funding plan for RCMP welcomed by experts

Provincial money will help fill long-standing vacancies in communities with fewer then 5,000 residents
Opinion: High food prices could have negative long-term health effects on Canadians

Opinion: High food prices could have negative long-term health effects on Canadians

Inflation is driving up food prices and could have a severe impact on the health of Canadians. When the cost of food increases, it restricts the availability of nutritious foods for low-income people.
Survey says: Canadians love their Parmigiano-Reggiano

Survey says: Canadians love their Parmigiano-Reggiano

The cheese is lactose-free and lower in sodium, says a spokesperson for the Parmigiano-Reggiano Consortium.
Is B.C.’s $6 billion commitment to Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada still economically viable?

Is B.C.’s $6 billion commitment to Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada still economically viable?

B.C. estimates it will earn $23 billion over 40 years once LNG Canada gets going, but net-zero pledges raise questions about whether global demand for gas will hold up over the project’s lifespan
B.C. campaign sparks public awareness about disability rights

B.C. campaign sparks public awareness about disability rights

In B.C., 20.5 per cent of British Columbians between 15 and 64 live with a disability. That statistic doubles for people older than 65.