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Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

A death review panel report on the overdose crisis recommends that community groups be allowed to hand out non-prescription drugs
Vancouver court challenge claims Canada failed to protect endangered birds

Vancouver court challenge claims Canada failed to protect endangered birds

A federal order to protect marbled murrelet nests — along with 24 other migratory bird species — failed to protect wider habitat they need to survive, hears justice.
B.C. lawyer from firm connected to alleged money launderer faces hearing

B.C. lawyer from firm connected to alleged money launderer faces hearing

The Law Society of BC says lawyer Xiuwen (Vincent) Ouyang moved $3 million through his trust account without sourcing the money or properly documenting his client despite "circumstances that were objectively suspicious."
Two B.C. teachers disciplined for inappropriate behaviour

Two B.C. teachers disciplined for inappropriate behaviour

Teacher gave student advice about dating and made comments about sex.
Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

CFIB survey finds 32% of Western Canadian small businesses victim of theft or property damage.
President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

White sliced mushrooms are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
Hells Angels-connected B.C. drug dealers sentenced

Hells Angels-connected B.C. drug dealers sentenced

"The drug business just doesn't work so don't do it in the future," Judge Paul Dohm said.
'Chronic stress': Sheriffs and court staff suffering burnout and fatigue

'Chronic stress': Sheriffs and court staff suffering burnout and fatigue

B.C. court sheriffs and support staff report a lack of workers, leaving them overworked, mentally taxed and without new people to fill rank.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 138 calls for service from October 25 to November 1, including a mischief report for graffiti at an elementary school
qathet School District briefs

qathet School District briefs

Explains leadership systems; Continues renaming process; Provides budget update