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Out of the shadows: confronting sexual violence in tree-planting

Out of the shadows: confronting sexual violence in tree-planting

Drop a group of young people into a remote forest and some will find fun and freedom. Others will face sexism, assault and a culture that prizes having a tough exterior, no matter what.
Court upholds conviction in decades-old Richmond sex assault case

Court upholds conviction in decades-old Richmond sex assault case

Christopher Sharafi claimed the woman's DNA came from them having sex in his van.
Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

VANCOUVER — Terry Yung says that when he attends Vancouver's Chinatown Festival this weekend, he'll enjoy himself knowing that the work has been done to make him and other attendees feel safe.
Vancouver council cuts speed limit to 30km/h on local streets to reduce collisions

Vancouver council cuts speed limit to 30km/h on local streets to reduce collisions

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's city council has voted unanimously to reduce the speed limit on local streets to 30 kilometres per hour, down from the provincially mandated 50 kilometres per hour.
Fire sparked by RCMP trailer near Lytton, B.C., is being held and is downgraded

Fire sparked by RCMP trailer near Lytton, B.C., is being held and is downgraded

An evacuation order and alert have been rescinded near Lytton, B.C., after firefighters declared that a nearby wildfire is "being held" and is no longer considered likely to spread.
Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Conservative leader urges Ottawa to cancel $1B loan and help redirect ferry construction to Canada or democratic allies
Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

hose flying to the U.S. through the pre-clearance sections of Canadian airports have been required to remove their shoes.
Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

"We understand that the Nanaimo bar is near and dear to Nanaimo, B.C., and this is something they should be very proud of."
Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

The $10-a-day child care program, announced in 2021, was a signature policy of former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

According to the most recent data from Natural Resources Canada, 88 per cent of Canada’s charging ports are in B.C., Ontario and Quebec — provinces which accounted for 92 per cent of new EV sales last year.