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Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

As of Jan. 31, adults who have 2.5 grams or less of certain illicit substances for personal use will no longer be arrested, charged or have their drugs seized
Second man charged with murder in 2020 Richmond Japanese restaurant slaying

Second man charged with murder in 2020 Richmond Japanese restaurant slaying

Yuexi “Alex” Lei, 37, was originally arrested March 10 on two counts of accessory after the fact and one count of accessory after the fact in relation to the murder ofAlleged underground banker Jian Jun Zhu
NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

The province's updated budget forecasts a $706 million surplus, a turnaround from a predicted $5.5 billion deficit
BC economy still strong, despite inflationary headwinds

BC economy still strong, despite inflationary headwinds

Province’s forecasted deficit now expected to be surplus
U.S. enviro charity activist suspected of NDP leadership vote buying also involved with civic party

U.S. enviro charity activist suspected of NDP leadership vote buying also involved with civic party

An NDP leadership candidate and supporter under internal investigation for alleged vote buying are also active in Vancouver’s OneCity party.
Official candidates list set for Oct. 15 Lower Mainland municipal elections

Official candidates list set for Oct. 15 Lower Mainland municipal elections

Kennedy Stewart faces 14 challengers in Oct. 15 civic election
Insider trading: September 12, 2022

Insider trading: September 12, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended August 31, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Mining giant Teck awarded $1.98M in water treatment tank case

Mining giant Teck awarded $1.98M in water treatment tank case

Tanks used at a groundwater treatment plant in Trail were found to have a number of "structural and water-proofing defects."
Wildfires in B.C. and U.S. prompt haze, air-quality statements in southern B.C.

Wildfires in B.C. and U.S. prompt haze, air-quality statements in southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Haze from wildfires burning in Washington state, Idaho and the British Columbia Interior is expected to create smoky skies across much of southern B.C. over the weekend.
IOC president: Schedule for choosing 2030 Winter Olympics host “in the hands” of subcommittee

IOC president: Schedule for choosing 2030 Winter Olympics host “in the hands” of subcommittee

The International Olympic Committee’s president said Friday that next steps in choosing a host for the 2030 Winter Olympics are “in the hands" of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Winter Games.