A drug alert has been issued by Fraser Health after benzodiazepines were detected in vape juice containing cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.
The R-C-M-P in Chilliwack say the products were sold in refillable, unmarked and unbranded cartridges.
The Mounties say the tainted products are being sold in clubs and bars, but may also be sold elsewhere.
The reported side effects of benzodiazepine are prolonged sedation, nausea, vomiting and blackouts
The police officer who arrested a man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby, B.C., park six years ago says no recording of the arrest exists because he forgot to switch on his recorder when a police car crashed into another vehicle at the scene.
Calgary police say people can verify an officer’s identity by requesting to see a badge, as well as a badge number and a photo ID card. People can also call the police non-emergency number to verify an officer’s identity.
The board says that's up 1.3 per cent in a single month -- although it's still more than two per cent below the benchmark price set one year ago. Overall, the board says the housing market "continues to outperform expectations," -- with the apartment or condo market eclipsing slightly slower sales in the townhouse and detached home sectors.
The Public Service Commission will also have more resources to investigate mistakes or misconduct that affect their hiring processes. Previously amendments took affect that revised the job qualifications for members of equity-seeking groups and ensured permanent residents were given the same hiring preferences as Canadian citizens.
Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries. The payment, which the Liberal government is calling the grocery rebate, was promised in the spring budget to help Canadians cope with food inflation.
The BC Maritime Employers Association meanwhile says the union is trying to "aggressively expand" its control of maintenance duties far beyond an agreement that the association says has been "legally well established for decades."