Compulsive shoplifters say stealing can become addictive, just like drugs and alcohol. But because it’s not a recognized addiction, the right treatment is hard to find
Author Archives: Nick Naylor
Nick Naylor is a Vancouver-based reporter. Nick recently graduated from Langara College's journalism program, where he earned several college media awards. His writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, The Tyee and The Voice.
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Looting during wildfire evacuations: the facts and fiction
When officials fail to release information on looting during wildfire evacuations, it can prompt residents to return home early or engage in vigilantism
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Excessive screen time less common for rural youth: study
Most Canadian youth spent too much time on screens during the pandemic — and still do. But rural kids tended to fare better than urban kids
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B.C. regulator moves to protect mortgage borrowers at payoff
B.C. borrowers are entitled to promptly receive discharge documents after paying off a mortgage. But recent investigations reveal a problem of ‘broad non-compliance’
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How booking bots may be making your life difficult
Booking bots are displacing humans’ ability to snag sought-after reservations. Some provinces have banned ticket bots, but to little effect