TILMA and marijuana

Dianne Watts, the Mayor of Surrey, B.C., is pressing for regulation, either local or provincial, of hydroponics equipment as a way of combatting B.C.'s marijuana grow-op problem (Surrey Prepared To Go Solo In Grow-Op Crackdown - Sept 15). She may be able to gain broad-based citizen support. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

Pending sale of pristine waterfront property upsets Islanders

Western Forest Products is selling more than 1,800 hectares of its Vancouver Island property, less than two months after saying that changes to its land would come slowly, raising concerns among everyone from timber workers to surfers.

Commission cancels riding-boundary hearings

The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission is cancelling public hearings scheduled for this fall, after the province announced there will be new legislation to deal with electoral boundaries.The commission recommended that the legislature be increased by two seats to 81, but that three rural ridings be scrapped while seats are added in the Okanagan and Vancouver areas.

Woman stabbed to death in B.C. rooming house

Vancouver police are investigating the city's 15th homicide.A 42-year-old woman was stabbed to death Friday night in a rooming house in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.Police say the woman came out of her room and into the hallway, yelling that she had been stabbed.

Liberals busy denying party rift - Vancouver Province

City council questioning cost of free Games sites - Vancouver Province

Ad campaign flays Gateway Program - Vancouver Province

Protesters demand gov'ts fund more social housing - Vancouver Province

Stop high-risk offenders from resettling near crimes: Mayor - Vancouver Province

Cat burglars on prowl - Vancouver Province

Well-established neighbourhood fights change

Residents of east Vancouver's Norquay neighborhood near Kingsway and Nanaimo say Mayor Sam Sullivan's ecodensity plan is going to ruin their way of life.

Interesting topic during garbage strike

Vancouver's dumpsters could soon become endangered species, with plans in the works for "dumpster-free" areas in downtown.

Weather: Hydro out - BCIT cancels classes

Some wild September weather is to blame for as many as four thousand homes being without power Tuesday.

The good, bad and ugly of the Canadian dollar

Finance Minister Carole Taylor calls Canada's surging dollar "unbelievable" and says some businesses are strong enough to absorb the impact of a higher dollar on sales to the US, but forestry and tourism are being hit hard.

Trolleys, Reptiles, Perfume, Mexican Food & Boxes

During the last week, I've built up quite a repertoire of interesting blog posts and new links from Vancouver's bloggers. Time to close a few tabs on my laptop, so without further ado, have a look at these: ...

Shorter delays for passports

Passport Canada says one month after introducing its simplified renewal application process, the measure is working to reduce line-ups.

Tax Commission finds business taxes too high

The Chair of Vancouver's Property Tax Policy Review Commision found himself defending the Commission's final report before City Council Tuesday afternoon.

Jessica - Portrait Session

As promised, here are a few shots from Renee?s sister Jessica?s portrait session Monday. This is the gal who did the AMAZING cakes for Renee and Rob?s wedding, and the session was part of her thank you from her sister before she flew ...

Think City addresses Whistle blowing and the Vancouver Civic Strike

The City of Vancouver and its three Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) locals are back at the negotiating table this week, and not a moment too soon. Like everyone else, Think City is hopeful the points of dissonance keeping the ...

Boycott of Vancouver High School Diplomas Concealed by School Board

While the Vancouver School Board is exporting schools and diplomas to the children of the elite in China's Communist Party, Vancouver residents say it is importing tactics of political repression u. read more.

In Search of Black Bears on Vancouver Island BC

Living on Vancouver Island BC affords the outdoor enthusiast certain rewards, and after ten years getting up close and personal with wildlife in the Oceanside area, I?ve learned to expect the unexpected, particularly in the case of ...

Vancouver Southlands - Burnaby Heights

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