99 stupid things the government spent your money on (V)
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Police blotter: drive-by paintball and illicit barbequing
Our semi-regular roundup of the oddball offences committed across Canada
Vancouver micro-lofts: it’s a small world after all
Micro-lofts on Hastings Street are inexpensive, tiny, and controversial
99 stupid things the government spent your money on (IV)
A U2 concert, graffiti for hire, and an RV park
Every day is election day in Canada
The permanent campaign, an unfortunate mainstay of American politics, is now in full swing here, too
99 stupid things the government spent your money on (III)
Camping trips, escalators to nowhere, and a dog-park demolition
Dumping them onto the neighbours’ lot
Eviction of troublesome First Nations community members worries other bands
Badly beaten
A violent robbery—allegedly set up by his ex-girlfriend—deals harsh lessons to a poker whiz
99 stupid things the government spent your money on (II)
Doughnuts, tanning beds and anti-aging products
’Dirty oil’ vs. ’blood bananas’ slugfest
A battle for ’ethical’ status pit Chiquita against an oil lobby with links to the Conservative government