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Who’s Suing Whom: May 31, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 31, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Canada Border Services Agency wins media Code of Silence Award

Canada Border Services Agency wins media Code of Silence Award

The award is being bestowed on the CBSA for the ArriveCAN app, and the costs associated with its rollout
B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

More teachers in B.C. are reporting higher stress levels and this may exacerbate an existing teacher shortage should they look to exit the profession, the BC Teachers' Federation reports
Vancouver's Broadway subway construction racks up lawsuits

Vancouver's Broadway subway construction racks up lawsuits

Contractor Basalite Concrete Products is latest to sue for unpaid bill
Help coming for businesses in northern B.C. hit by forest sector changes

Help coming for businesses in northern B.C. hit by forest sector changes

Thirteen regional business liaisons, including two based in Prince George, will offer one-on-one support services for rural businesses and communities.
New Westminster School Board chair on 'administrative leave' from NDP government job

New Westminster School Board chair on 'administrative leave' from NDP government job

The BC Prosecution Service is investigating whether to charge Gurveen Dhaliwal for violating the Local Government Act in the 2022 election
Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

As overdose deaths climb, Glacier Media audits how much three levels of government have invested in harm reduction, prevention and treatment
There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

The first few months of 2023 had the second-highest number of overdose deaths of all first-quarter periods on record
Chronicling a crisis that keeps on killing

Chronicling a crisis that keeps on killing

The costs of B.C. and North America’s toxic drug overdose crisis continue to climb as stakeholders seek solutions to an international problem
Who’s Suing Whom: May 30, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 30, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court