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Vancouver city council has voted against allowing new homes to be heated by natural gas. The proposed bylaw changes, which were supported by Mayor Ken Sim, would have reversed current climate-friendly practices and drew criticism from many.

Home flipping has been a focus for policy makers in recent years, with both the federal and B.C. governments introducing tax measures to rein it in — all in the name of trying to address housing affordability. But how significant is the issue, and to what degree does it contribute to the housing crisis in the province?

As politicians look for some fix in the toxic drug crisis that's killing Canadians and adding to public disorder, several provinces are discussing the merits of involuntary treatment. CBC News travelled to Washington state to find out how it can help — and what can go wrong.

Black Friday is here, and it's hard to miss. Posters scream about big sales while emails flood inboxes — warning the savings are for one day only. It's become one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But experts say it's also a time when impulse spending can spiral out of control.