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Freeland, McCallum decry China death sentence, tout growing support of allies

Freeland, McCallum decry China death sentence, tout growing support of allies

Canada shot back at China on Tuesday, branding the death sentence imposed on a British Columbia man as inhumane and flaunting the support of its allies in trying to win the release of two other imprisoned Canadians.
B.C.'s anesthesiologists say surgery wait list has grown faster than population

B.C.'s anesthesiologists say surgery wait list has grown faster than population

The waiting list for medically necessary surgeries has grown to more than 85,000 patients
Canada updates travel advisory for China amid rising tensions

Canada updates travel advisory for China amid rising tensions

The Government of Canada updated a travel advisory for China on Jan. 14 amid growing concerns for the safety of its residents. The news comes after a recent trail found that Robert Schellenberg of Abbotsford, B.C. would be sentenced to death.
Second medical pot application comes to Richmond council

Second medical pot application comes to Richmond council

A new medical cannabis facility is being proposed for an industrial area in east Richmond.
Vancouver weather: more fog and seven days of rain on the way

Vancouver weather: more fog and seven days of rain on the way

Say goodbye to the sunshine...
Most British Columbians want clothing donation bins scrapped

Most British Columbians want clothing donation bins scrapped

For the past two decades, clothing donation bins have been a constant presence in many municipalities in British Columbia. They have allowed residents an opportunity to donate clothes close to their own homes.
Unlicensed James Bay masseur acquitted of sex assault

Unlicensed James Bay masseur acquitted of sex assault

Warning: Story contains graphic content An unlicensed James Bay masseur has been acquitted of two counts of sexual assault after a judge said he didn’t have enough information to assess the reliability of a witness with mental-health issues — even th
YVR artworks don ‘raincoats’ to shield them from crow crap

YVR artworks don ‘raincoats’ to shield them from crow crap

If you see fine pieces of art wrapped up in plastic at YVR, don’t worry, they're not damaged – but simply being protected from crow poop.
Richmond liquor store one of few to stock Game of Thrones whiskies

Richmond liquor store one of few to stock Game of Thrones whiskies

A Richmond liquor store will be one of only five in B.C. to carry the full set of a Game of Thrones-inspired single malt series arriving on Saturday, Jan. 19. The Richmond Brighouse government-run BC Liquor Store at No.
BridgeMark’s cannabis, crypto and mining stock scandal expands to Alberta

BridgeMark’s cannabis, crypto and mining stock scandal expands to Alberta

So-called consultants bought $6.5 million shares of Prize Mining Corp but were handed back marketing contracts worth $5.5 million