Marijuana legalization could benefit B.C. economy
British Columbia’s marijuana production prominence could have a dramatic impact on the provincial economy if laws regarding the drug are changed, a local criminologist argues.
Author Archives: David P. Ball
Cops go beyond the kale of duty
Vancouver police have opened a new rooftop vegetable garden to help officers reduce stress.
Woman asks McDonald’s for apology
A Richmond resident is demanding a McDonald’s restaurant apologize after a manager at the chain’s No. 3 Road franchise allegedly refused to serve her, then asked her to leave, because staff couldn’t understand her English.
‘Misinformation’ behind growing number of Vancouver neighbourhood rebellions: city
City Coun. Kerry Jang says “misinformation” is behind a growing number of neighbourhood rebellions across Vancouver.
Returning students face housing hurdles
As thousands of university and college students gear up for fall classes, the hunt is on for scarce housing in the Lower Mainland.
Pirate Joe’s fires back at U.S. chain’s lawsuit
The owner of a Kitsilano store that re-sells groceries from U.S. chain Trader Joe’s has fired back in a legal battle with the American health food giant.
Marpole residents decry ‘development at breakneck speed’
Several hundred Marpole residents attended an event at a local community centre on Sunday, with organizers saying 1,500 households have requested protest signs.
Advocates take Harper to court over ‘pattern of muzzling’ energy critics
One of Canada’s top constitutional lawyers is taking the Conservative government to court over increasing restrictions on who can speak at energy board hearings — and what they are allowed to say.
Police come down hard on anti-shale fracking protest
At least 31 people have now been arrested in anti-shale gas fracking protests in New Brunswick, including a journalist who alleges police attempted to pay him to become an informant.
Bob Rae speaks about his new role in Ring of Fire talks
On June 19, long-time Member of Parliament, one-time Liberal Party chief, and former NDP provincial premier Bob Rae revealed he would be stepping down in order to negotiate on behalf of nine First Nations over the region’s resource development.
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