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The 56-year-old, from Windsor, Ont., pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis for exportation. He also received a lifetime firearms prohibition.
The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index finds widespread career anxiety in B.C., with residents worried about economic instability, AI and the difficulty of finding a comparable job. Nearly four in 10 say they are within $200 a month of insolvency.
The union says about 900 support staff voted nearly 97 per cent in favour of authorizing strike action. It could issue 72 hours’ notice at any time but is urging the school board to resume talks.
Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts highs of 16°C early in the week and up to 20°C inland, followed by possible overnight lows of 9°C Friday and 6°C Saturday.
The union representing about 900 support staff says members voted over the weekend to authorize a strike. It says it could give 72 hours’ notice at any time, while urging the school board to resume talks.
Katy Brennan recounts a weekend on Vancouver Island’s west coast, with rainforest walks, beaches, local food and art, and a visit to Ucluelet Aquarium.
The government-mandated fee will rise from $0.43 to $1.13 per eligible phone line on Oct. 1. PlanHub lists other regional charges, including increases in New Brunswick and Quebec.
Health Canada says people with a wheat allergy, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders should not consume the affected products. The recall covers three package sizes distributed in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.
Vancouver is 2-2 to start the 2026-27 season, with players pointing to a developing system and team culture while acknowledging there is still plenty to improve.
Preliminary City of Vancouver figures show 21,824 people voted on Oct. 3. The city has nearly tripled daily advance polling locations to 59, while mail ballot requests have also reached a record high.
The proposed increases would begin in the 2027 tax year if the party is re-elected on Oct. 24, 2026, and would apply only to income within each bracket.
Sting concerts, the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival, Halloween attractions, sports and markets are among the events happening in Vancouver and nearby communities this week.
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