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Access to B.C.’s outdoors limited by washroom, parking access, finds poll

Access to B.C.’s outdoors limited by washroom, parking access, finds poll

A significant number of British Columbians say a disability has kept them from exploring the outdoors, says a new poll. The top culprits: a lack of washroom and parking facilities.
Could you be part of a $2.1B lawsuit against Facebook?

Could you be part of a $2.1B lawsuit against Facebook?

A B.C. judge will decide whether or not Facebook violated privacy rights in four provinces by attaching users names to sponsored stories advertising
Watch: North Shore Rescue calls on 7-year-old for important mission

Watch: North Shore Rescue calls on 7-year-old for important mission

We knew North Shore Rescue's volunteers had big hearts before but this is next level...
B.C. nurse disciplined for skipping COVID shifts while taking pay

B.C. nurse disciplined for skipping COVID shifts while taking pay

The nurse had been deployed to various locations to supplement pandemic staff shortages but failed to show up for work multiple times without notice.
B.C.'s wildfire season off to slow start due to cooler, wetter weather

B.C.'s wildfire season off to slow start due to cooler, wetter weather

With a larger snowpack than usual at higher elevations, far fewer fires have been sparked this year.
B.C. family says homebuyer evicted them to raise rent 70%

B.C. family says homebuyer evicted them to raise rent 70%

The Eggers claim they are entitled to $33,600 in compensation after a buyer evicted them only to re-rent the home for a 70% markup.
‘Huge conflict of interest’: Canadian academics denounce fossil fuel funded curricula

‘Huge conflict of interest’: Canadian academics denounce fossil fuel funded curricula

The Royal Canadian Geographic Society is being called out once again, for its energy-centred curriculums created in partnership with fossil fuel companies.
Teacher plays trombone to fend off black bear at Shawnigan Lake school

Teacher plays trombone to fend off black bear at Shawnigan Lake school

“He wasn’t a fan of my playing, I’ll tell you that,” says Tristan Clausen. “I was making a lot of noise on that thing.”
Opinion: 'End the genocide': Little action on MMIWG calls for justice in the 3 years since the national inquiry concluded

Opinion: 'End the genocide': Little action on MMIWG calls for justice in the 3 years since the national inquiry concluded

The government needs to implement its proposed action plan. The families of the missing and murdered put their trust in a federal inquiry process, but have yet to receive that justice.
Newcomer youth feeling isolated in rural Canada, advocates say

Newcomer youth feeling isolated in rural Canada, advocates say

An outdated funding model means many rural areas are lacking the proper supports and programs that could help mitigate their isolation.