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Les Leyne: Two provinces, two approaches to opioid crisis

Les Leyne: Two provinces, two approaches to opioid crisis

B.C. is emphasizing harm reduction, which implicitly accepts people will use drugs. Most of Alberta’s emphasis is on recovery.
B.C. government mum on whether density plan will include stratas

B.C. government mum on whether density plan will include stratas

B.C.’s Homes for People program will allow up to four housing units on most detached-house lots, but officials silent on whether the additional homes will be rental only
Small business owners balance rising costs with keeping customers happy: survey

Small business owners balance rising costs with keeping customers happy: survey

Inflation has been moderating from last year’s highs, but remains elevated, with a reading of 4.3 per cent in March
How artificial intelligence is already powering work in B.C.

How artificial intelligence is already powering work in B.C.

The rapid pace of global AI development has some calling for a clutch, if not a brake
Les Leyne: Surrey policing debacle will cost us all

Les Leyne: Surrey policing debacle will cost us all

If the NDP government’s attempt to chart a route out of this bungle by enticing the city to go with a municipal force goes as planned, provincial taxpayers will cover some ongoing costs.
International visitors flocking back to B.C.

International visitors flocking back to B.C.

Foreign visitor traffic to Canada via B.C. was up 147.5 per cent year-over-year in February.
Women ‘freaked out’ after finding alleged hidden camera in B.C. Airbnb bathroom

Women ‘freaked out’ after finding alleged hidden camera in B.C. Airbnb bathroom

Airbnb has suspended the listing in Gibsons.
Newborn infant found dead in Victoria parking lot; police concerned for mother

Newborn infant found dead in Victoria parking lot; police concerned for mother

Police believe the baby had been born not long before, possibly in the area.
Grocers among retailers poised for AI sales bump

Grocers among retailers poised for AI sales bump

Algorithms and data analysis can improve customers' experience and inventory management
B.C. telescope discovers 25 repeating radio signals from deep space

B.C. telescope discovers 25 repeating radio signals from deep space

The discovery, made possible by the Okanagan Valley's CHIME telescope, doubles the number of known repeating fast radio bursts and inches astronomers closer to harnessing them as an intergalactic probe.
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