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UVic prof hopes to bring university for waste-pickers from Brazil to Victoria

UVic prof hopes to bring university for waste-pickers from Brazil to Victoria

UVic professor Jutta Gutberlet says waste diverters in both countries deal with perils such as cuts and infections as well as stigma and harassment.
The million-dollar cliff: What happens if a home is $1 million or more?

The million-dollar cliff: What happens if a home is $1 million or more?

You're going to need a hefty chunk of change at the ready.
From Swift tickets to strata squabbles: B.C. tribunal sees it all in 2024

From Swift tickets to strata squabbles: B.C. tribunal sees it all in 2024

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal adjudicates such things as concert ticket fights, neighbour problems, pet disputes and strata issues, among other things.
Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

A lack of supports to foster student success has yielded significant dissatisfaction for teachers and many other professionals integral to healthy schools, like educational assistants.
Pets mourn the loss of other pets, too. Here's how experts say you can help them

Pets mourn the loss of other pets, too. Here's how experts say you can help them

When a family pet dies, the remaining pets mourn their loss. Ollie examined studies and expert advice to provide tips on comforting grieving pets.
Opinion: Runaway spending in Victoria is costing British Columbians big

Opinion: Runaway spending in Victoria is costing British Columbians big

B.C.’s net debt is set to triple, pushing taxpayers to shoulder soaring interest costs
Opinion: Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Opinion: Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

With burnout remaining a persistent challenge across Canada, remote and hybrid work arrangements provide a meaningful solution.
Police save Christmas after thieves stole gifts under tree in Langley

Police save Christmas after thieves stole gifts under tree in Langley

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mounties in Langley say they have saved Christmas for one family after thieves stole gifts from under their tree. Police say the break-and-enter incident occurred on Dec.
You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

Know someone who's gone above and beyond for the community? Submit their candidacy by April 2025.
How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

The Conversation breaks down how "warm" spices became the key scents of winter holidays over hundreds of years.