Homicide investigators identify 3 family members found dead in Surrey home – Vancouver Sun

Thanks to police and all who provide us with support and help,” said Zhijun Li, on behalf of the grieving family. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an […]

The It List: Obakki pops up with global market at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver

Boasting a selection of goods spanning homewares to personal products, the items on offer in the temporary shop are ethically produced in partnership with Obakki’s network of international artisans. “The Obakki X H Project Global Market is a delightful journey around the world showcasing incredible handmade, unique products. We have enabled email notifications—you will now […]

West End weed shop Muse Cannabis puts the high in Wonderland-themed high tea – Vancouver Sun

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Troubling trend as more of Vancouver’s retail spaces sit empty

“Just like there’s been an affordability crisis in residential housing, we’re seeing a similar issue in commercial real estate, and I think it’s something that’s maybe overlooked. Across all these districts, an average of 11 per cent of commercial-retail units or storefronts were counted as empty, based on visual inspection, business license data and online […]

Former correctional officer used curry powder to hide the smell of cannabis he was trying to …

According to Stuff, the now-former, 46-year-old guard was nabbed on June 4, 2021 after he was seen trying to evade a search by fellow correctional officers at the gatehouse for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison. A third search of his vehicle resulted in the discovery of more packages of cannabis, cannabis oil, methamphetamine and tobacco. […]

Dan Fumano: Union calls Burnaby project a ‘game-changer’ for housing | Vancouver Sun

“We think this is a game-changer for unions, non-profits and faith groups, that hold land or are interested in purchasing land. Cities try to recapture some of that value increase for the public benefit — whether through cash or in-kind contributions, such as below-market housing or new child care or parks — and the uplift […]

Canada’s public possession limit for cannabis beverages set to increase | Vancouver Sun

Currently, Canadians are limited to purchasing the equivalent of 2.1 litres of beverages at a time, despite the 10 milligram THC cap per product. “I can either order 5 units totalling 10mg of #THC or I can order 73 units totalling 63,510mg of #THC but both of these = 30g of #Cannabis. That joint venture, Truss Beverage Co., recently launched […]