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Senate votes 44-29 on cannabis legalization bill's second reading

Senate votes 44-29 on cannabis legalization bill's second reading

The Canadian Senate voted 44-29 to send Bill C-45, to legalize recreational cannabis, to the committee stage after spending hours debating the bill on March 22.
Vancouver council to apologize April 22 for historical discrimination against Chinese

Vancouver council to apologize April 22 for historical discrimination against Chinese

Previous councils banned voting rights, lobbied for head tax
B.C. employment flat in February

B.C. employment flat in February

Employment and unemployment rates were largely unchanged in B.C.’s labour market during February, extending a recent stall. Seasonally adjusted employment slipped 3,400 persons in February from January, which was statistically insignificant.
Contractual rift, lawsuit leads to trade centre tower cranes falling silent in Richmond

Contractual rift, lawsuit leads to trade centre tower cranes falling silent in Richmond

International Trade Centre's concrete firm accuses main contractor of failing to pay, while the latter files a defamation lawsuit
(VIDEO) Smoke-filled WestJet flight from Vancouver to Nanaimo

(VIDEO) Smoke-filled WestJet flight from Vancouver to Nanaimo

A WestJet flight, WS 3161, was filled with smoke flying from Vancouver to Nanaimo yesterday, multiple media outlets reported. Smoke quickly filled the cabin before landing and passengers were evacuated once it landed.
Richmond Mounties respond to possible firearm call, leading to vehicle take-down

Richmond Mounties respond to possible firearm call, leading to vehicle take-down

If you were driving around No. 5 Road and Blundell Road yesterday, you may have noticed a little extra traffic due to a police incident. Richmond RCMP have revealed they responded to a possible firearms call around 12 p.m.
Globe 2018: Vancouver conference an international business bazaar

Globe 2018: Vancouver conference an international business bazaar

Vancouver's Globe Forum 2018 conference was as popular a place for foreign enterprises to do business with one another as it was to connect with companies from Canada.
NcNulty and Loo take opposing stances on homeless housing project

NcNulty and Loo take opposing stances on homeless housing project

Au asks the government to give the $5.9 million to the city to deal with homeless problem
Special weather alert: possible shower, snow and hail in Metro Vancouver

Special weather alert: possible shower, snow and hail in Metro Vancouver

Spring officially arrived in Richmond on Tuesday, but apparently this spring comes with rain, possible thunderstorm and hail. Environment Canada has issued a special weather alert for Metro Vancouver area.
Harold Steves: It's not easy being orange these days

Harold Steves: It's not easy being orange these days

Lifelong New Democrat at odds with NDP despite it being in power for first time since 2001