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Murders, fake nurse, fraud and Chinese documents case occupy B.C. courts in 2024

Murders, fake nurse, fraud and Chinese documents case occupy B.C. courts in 2024

Multiple high-profile criminal cases drew to a close with B.C. Supreme Court sentencings in 2024.
Joe Average, Victoria-born artist and humanitarian, dies at age 67

Joe Average, Victoria-born artist and humanitarian, dies at age 67

After struggling to live on the income from a hodge-podge of jobs, Joe Average found success in creating art. His first works cost $180, which paid for one month's rent.
Young influencers are promoting underconsumption on TikTok

Young influencers are promoting underconsumption on TikTok

Money.ca spotlights a new social media trend—under-consumption—and shares tips to incorporate the practice into your life.
Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

The Canadian government's announcement of the expansion of border security and surveillance measures could place more asylum seekers at risk.
Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada's Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.
How worried should we be about bird flu, Lyme disease and rabies?

How worried should we be about bird flu, Lyme disease and rabies?

We asked the BC Centre for Disease Control about staying safe from zoonotic diseases.
BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

Inspect the ad, research the company and look up reviews are some tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid too-good-to-be-true scams like this one.
The best streaming platforms for your mental health

The best streaming platforms for your mental health

Hers looked at the 10 most popular streaming services in the U.S. to rank their content based on three categories related to media consumption and mental health.
Want to make sex work safer? Decriminalize it, study says

Want to make sex work safer? Decriminalize it, study says

Workers fare better when they can rely on each other and seek formal indoor work without worrying about police surveillance.
Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Science-based insights can help dial down parents' anxiety by reminding them to let go of what they can't control and focus on what matters most.