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B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, sad about lack of sway on overdose policy

B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, sad about lack of sway on overdose policy

Lisa Lapointe said she had the honour of serving the people of B.C. for the past 30 years, including holding positions at the coroners service, corrections branch and the civil forfeiture office.
B.C. man who stabbed brother 36 times to serve a decade in jail

B.C. man who stabbed brother 36 times to serve a decade in jail

Jacob Cook was earlier convicted of manslaughter after he stabbed his older brother to death at the family home in Langley, B.C.
shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

Postponed byelection rescheduled
No charges for animal rights activists who blocked BC SPCA gala

No charges for animal rights activists who blocked BC SPCA gala

The incident occurred Oct. 21, 2023, at a Vancouver hotel, when three people blocked the entrance to the banquet hall.
Elf on a Shelf, 'Festivus' were inspired by family traditions. How made-up rituals brighten the holidays

Elf on a Shelf, 'Festivus' were inspired by family traditions. How made-up rituals brighten the holidays

Winter holidays have many common customs, but these households go beyond the usual latke-making or Christmas tree-trimming
Powell River mayor, residents check prospective building height

Powell River mayor, residents check prospective building height

Balloon test organized for potential rental development at Franklin and Alberta avenues
Transit Police says Surrey SkyTrain death an accident

Transit Police says Surrey SkyTrain death an accident

It appears a 41-year-old man accidentally fell into the guideway as a train entered the station last month.
Let’s Talk Trash: Go old school with plastic-free holiday

Let’s Talk Trash: Go old school with plastic-free holiday

It takes a little planning but adds a lot of class
Most Canadians want more federal spending on health care, housing: poll

Most Canadians want more federal spending on health care, housing: poll

OTTAWA — A majority of Canadians think the federal government should spend more on health care, a housing strategy and initiatives to ease inflation and cost-of-living issues, a new poll suggests — but they also want it to freeze or reduce other spen
B.C. consumers tightening wallets in tough retail climate

B.C. consumers tightening wallets in tough retail climate

Analysts expect shoppers to continue to be frugal through 2024 as inflation, higher rates hit personal pocketbooks.
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