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B.C. residents blame addiction and mental health for public safety decline, says survey

B.C. residents blame addiction and mental health for public safety decline, says survey

Residents reveal overwhelming support for involuntary treatment and stricter crime measures
Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro 91Ô­´´ grain terminals

Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro 91Ô­´´ grain terminals

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro 91Ô­´´ as farmers in Western Canada have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.
Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro 91Ô­´´ grain terminals

Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro 91Ô­´´ grain terminals

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro 91Ô­´´ as farmers in Western Canada have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.
Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

British Columbia's former chief coroner is criticizing plans by two of the province's major political parties for involuntary treatment of people with drug addictions, saying there's little evidence it works and more people will die.
Liberals launch pandemic preparedness agency, seeking faster vaccine development

Liberals launch pandemic preparedness agency, seeking faster vaccine development

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are creating a new agency to beef up Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect from future pandemics.
91Ô­´´ dollar hits six-month high versus U.S. greenback

91Ô­´´ dollar hits six-month high versus U.S. greenback

U.S. rate cuts, higher oil prices and Chinese government stimulus measures may be impacting the loonie
Guilbeault calls out Poilievre over 2023 fundraiser with oil and gas executives

Guilbeault calls out Poilievre over 2023 fundraiser with oil and gas executives

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of catering to his "rich friends" in the oil and gas sector by pushing a policy to scrap carbon pricing.
The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

Experts voice mixed reactions to Eby's proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections. Simon Fraser University's Kora DeBeck emphasizes holistic approaches and regulation over prohibition to tackle addiction issues.
Trust in B.C. justice system dropping as shoplifting, safety concerns rise: survey

Trust in B.C. justice system dropping as shoplifting, safety concerns rise: survey

British Columbians call for urgent action to address safety concerns and a change in the government's approach
Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

As Gastown and Chinatown receive local and provincial funding, a deliberate lack of investment in 91Ô­´´'s DTES neighbourhood has enabled a downward spiral of economic disinvestment and decline