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Ads promoting B.C. gas slammed by watchdog as 'greenwashing' but kept running

Ads promoting B.C. gas slammed by watchdog as 'greenwashing' but kept running

The ads from the Canada Action Coalition breached five clauses of Canada's code for advertising standards. Among other things, the ads were found to be inaccurate and deceptive.
ICBC won't have to lift cap on payments ahead of trial, faces class-action claim

ICBC won't have to lift cap on payments ahead of trial, faces class-action claim

The provincial government passed a law allowing ICBC to cap disbursements in motor vehicle injury claims but the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia is arguing doing so is unconstitutional.
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians exposed to at least one traumatic event

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians exposed to at least one traumatic event

About 8% of adults in Canada reported moderate to severe symptoms of PTSD in the month prior to completing the StatCan survey.
Second manslaughter guilty plea entered in elderly B.C. woman's death

Second manslaughter guilty plea entered in elderly B.C. woman's death

Pascal Jean Claude Bouthillette and Sandy Jack Parisian posed as police officers to get into a 78-year-old's home.
There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

43% of parents with young children said they had to wait more than six months to get a spot; 88 per cent said they still want access to $10-a-day child care.
'Innovation is key': New tech reduces paperwork, increases police efficiency in Delta

'Innovation is key': New tech reduces paperwork, increases police efficiency in Delta

A police department in B.C. is leveraging advanced public safety technology to enhance community policing and reduce administrative work.
Richmond family petitions for national campaign against toxic drugs

Richmond family petitions for national campaign against toxic drugs

Curtis Tablotney passed away in 2022 from a toxic drug overdose.
Indigenous history reflected in Richmond school mural

Indigenous history reflected in Richmond school mural

Spul'u'kwuks elementary school celebrated its new mural which incorporates Indigenous art.
'Faint hope': Richmond realtor struggles to recover $431K from currency exchange

'Faint hope': Richmond realtor struggles to recover $431K from currency exchange

A B.C. Supreme Court judge dismissed the realtor's claim against Jindinglai Holding Ltd.'s employee.
Out and About: Farmers market season launched in Steveston

Out and About: Farmers market season launched in Steveston

The farmers market has 10 more market days coming up between June and September.