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Specialized baby formula now held behind counter at B.C. pharmacies

Specialized baby formula now held behind counter at B.C. pharmacies

Purchase limits have also been put in place. The guidelines will remain until the formula shortage becomes stable.
Gas for under $2? Where to find it in B.C.

Gas for under $2? Where to find it in B.C.

It might be a bit of a drive...
Recreational psychedelics remain far behind on legalization path

Recreational psychedelics remain far behind on legalization path

It has been nearly four years since recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, and many people may have thought grey-market dispensaries were a quirky part of Vancouver’s past, but history may be repeating itself as dark-market dispensaries have
Two more illegal ride-hailing drivers caught near YVR

Two more illegal ride-hailing drivers caught near YVR

Drivers are regularly caught offering illegal ride-hailing services, but catching the app makers is trickier.
Rich Coleman, David Eby, politicians respond to B.C. money laundering report

Rich Coleman, David Eby, politicians respond to B.C. money laundering report

Former B.C. solicitor general Rich Coleman feels vindicated of 'mud slinging' claims of corruption.
Labour shortages squeezing B.C. employers, economic growth

Labour shortages squeezing B.C. employers, economic growth

B.C. employment was little changed in May, but the key story remained a tight labour market as the unemployment rate fell to a level last seen in 2019. Employment rose by 5,100 persons or 0.2 per cent from April to reach 2.
Biggest Metro Vancouver law firms on hiring spree

Biggest Metro Vancouver law firms on hiring spree

Average number of local lawyers at top firms grew 7.2 per cent over the past two years
Ex-Sol-Gen says Cullen’s key recommendations would add bureaucracy

Ex-Sol-Gen says Cullen’s key recommendations would add bureaucracy

Kash Heed said the two key recommendations of the Cullen Commission final report would not curb money laundering
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations down; deaths up

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations down; deaths up

There have not been fewer COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs since last July
Interest rate hikes 'going to be painful' for British Columbians, warns economist

Interest rate hikes 'going to be painful' for British Columbians, warns economist

"The reasonable thing is to take the heat now and avoid a bigger heat later," says UBC's Dr. Giovanni Gallipoli