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By Amir Khan British Columbia’s cannabis sales continue to rise, as law enforcement grapples with the unregulated market. According to a 2021 report by the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), December, 2020 saw…

By Graham Abraham The majority of illegal cannabis grow operations in the province are conducted by licenced medical growers producing far over their legal capacity, according to both the RCMP and the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety. “What…

By Corvin Vaski Businesses in downtown Kelowna are hoping the city’s offer of two days of free parking this year will bring relief after the tough months of the pandemic. The Downtown Kelowna Association made a request to city council to…

By Juan Ramírez A new upstart B.C. soccer league has snapped up four players who are part of the Langara Falcons men’s soccer team. Wizaso Chavula, Athos Michellepis de Siqueira and Rafael Jorge Oliveira signed for North…

By Michael Su The federal government will fund Ukrainian researchers and academics so they can continue their work in Canada as the war in Ukraine continues, but Langara students likely won’t be eligible. According to Martin Leroux,…

By Graham Abraham Northern Cafe and Grill is a charming diner owned and operated by the Mah family, including father-son pair Jimmy and Raymond. The restaurant is a standout example of a business that succeeded throughout COVID. Jimmy…

By Aishwarya Singh This story has been updated to include comments from Coun. Jean Swanson and Janet Smith of The Kettle Society. A housing development for homeless people proposed in South Vancouver has neighbourhood residents…

By Erin Conners A temporary program by the City of New Westminster to help unhoused residents obtain ID may become a permanent service after it saw high demand in its first two months. The program helps people acquire and store…

By Christopher MacMillan Port Coquitlam is giving a financial break to downtown businesses dealing with ongoing road construction that has driven away customers. The McAllister Avenue construction is part of a larger redevelopment…

By Marilyn Reichert This story has been updated to include comments from Pete Fry, Vancouver councillor and Michael Lee, Vancouver-Langara MLA. A group of volunteers and business owners remain hopeful the Punjabi Market will…