Scoop: More than 20 displaced condo residents have filed 16 separate, nearly identical lawsuits against 3 ex-neighbours, claiming their BBQs/smoking caused the 'catastrophic fire' that drove 160 people from their #Abbotsford homes in 2022.

#Abbotsford bc
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People need help now, John. Imagine being against a rate freeze and a rebate for drivers at a time like this, when people need help with costs.

Oh my heart.
After reading this, I think I could work at a community newspaper forever.

Letter: Newspaper box provides vital link for Lions Gate Hospital patients nsnews.com/opinion/letter… via North Shore News

The BC legislature has released its reconciliation plan which includes an official apology by Speaker Hon. Raj Chouhan to Indigenous peoples for historical wrongs. The Speakers office will oversee the creation of a memorial garden dedicated to residential school victims and survivors

Opposition leaders, including John Rustad, are calling the ICBC rebate announcement a pre-election ploy to buy votes.

The B.C Legislature Press Gallery also won the same trophy! How odd!

ICBC has always been a Problem Child, but today's rebate announcement might strike many as a Touch Too Much electioneering, a case of Dirty (Political) Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, but only Mists of Time will tell whether Moneytalks at polls in fall or BC NDP gets Shot Down in Flames

During Q&A, I asked Premier David Eby what the govt will do to expand overdose prevention sites where people can use drugs after the recriminalization policy. He said govt is working to launch a virtual clinic so people can more easily access methadone and Suboxone. #bcpoli

Breaking: Ottawa grants B.C. request to recriminalize public drug use vancouversun.com/news/local-new…

Congratulations to CHEK’s Tchadas Leo for being recognized as the B.C. Association of Broadcasters’ “Broadcast Performer of Tomorrow” 👏👏👏

So well-deserved!
I love to see it and I’m honoured to be your colleague, brother! ❤️👊🏾

Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan B.C. killer whale, but no evidence of family vancouversun.com/news/local-new…

Great piece by DouglasTodd about Brad West who, in part, talks about being courted by political parties across the spectrum: “In this political environment I have a hard time figuring out where I fit.”

NEW - Ottawa has granted BC’s request to recriminalize public drug use in hospitals and in public places like beaches, parks, doorways, bus stops. Federal minister Ya’ara Saks said drug use will still be treated as a health issue but police need more tools to address safety.

Premier David Eby, Speaker Raj Chouhan joined by Canucks alumni Kirk McLean raise the Canucks flag at the legislature. #gocanucksgo