British Columbians call on Facebook to protect kids from online predators
Vancouver Sun
A group of prominent British Columbians launched a campaign calling on Facebook to introduce security measures to protect underage children from predators who troll the site looking for potential victims. Kip Woodward, the chair of Vancouver Coastal Health, is a supporter.
West Van won’t annex community over water woes
North Shore Outlook
Unincorporated Montizambert Wynd near Horseshoe Bay has been on a water advisory since 1996 and has been requested to have a safe drinking water plan by Vancouver Coastal Health. West Vancouver mayor is opposed to the street hooking up to municipal water due to cost.
Referendum needed on policing of marijuana in B.C
The Vancouver Sun
A provincial referendum is urged by Sensible BC to end marijuana prohibition, and lists groups in support including the Health Officers Council of BC and Perry Kendall, B.C.’s Chief Medical Officer