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Union’s case against Coca Cola’s mandatory vaccination policy dismissed, again

Union’s case against Coca Cola’s mandatory vaccination policy dismissed, again

Employee from Richmond facility who refused vaccination referenced Bill Gates in his evidence.
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project approved, expected to be completed by 2028

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project approved, expected to be completed by 2028

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's transportation minister says the business plan and funding for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project has been officially approved.

Charges laid in 2021 Vancouver crash that killed a toddler, injured her father

VANCOUVER — Charges have been laid in a crash that killed a toddler and severely injured her father in Vancouver last summer.
$280K worth of contraband seized at Abbotsford federal prison

$280K worth of contraband seized at Abbotsford federal prison

Officers intercepted drugs and communication devices.
B.C. lost 195 people in May to the toxic drug supply

B.C. lost 195 people in May to the toxic drug supply

A new report from the BC Coroners Service says etizolam was found in 40% of overdose deaths from July 2020 to May 2022. It does not respond to naloxone thus creating "live-saving challenges for first responders."
Overdose deaths for May reach new heights in B.C., says chief coroner

Overdose deaths for May reach new heights in B.C., says chief coroner

VICTORIA — The British Columbia chief coroner says the province is on pace to lose another record number of people to toxic drugs this year.
Video: Man acquitted in Air India bombing killed in Surrey

Video: Man acquitted in Air India bombing killed in Surrey

Police are still looking for suspects and a second vehicle that may have been used as a getaway car.
Still many unanswered questions about Vancouver 2030 Olympics bid

Still many unanswered questions about Vancouver 2030 Olympics bid

A report from Vancouver's deputy city manager raised four major concerns, and she urged city council to address them before deciding whether to back the bid.
Interest-rate hike raises fears of higher allowable rent increase in B.C.

Interest-rate hike raises fears of higher allowable rent increase in B.C.

Predictions of a four to five per cent increase to help landlords recoup some of their higher costs
Grieg Seafood completes land-based hatchery expansion in Gold River

Grieg Seafood completes land-based hatchery expansion in Gold River

One of the largest salmon-farming companies in B.C., Grieg is aiming to harvest 22,000 metric tonnes of fish in 2022.