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Opinion: Canada's Russian embassy weaponizes social media to fuel support for the Ukraine invasion

Opinion: Canada's Russian embassy weaponizes social media to fuel support for the Ukraine invasion

The Russian Embassy in Canada is active in spreading disinformation and promoting the Russian perspective on the events taking place in Ukraine.
Canada pledges $2 billion to fix and maintain immigration system

Canada pledges $2 billion to fix and maintain immigration system

“This Budget will make it easier for the skilled immigrants that our economy needs to make Canada their home, and to do the jobs they are trained for”—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
B.C. Is Betting Wrong on COVID, Say Critics

B.C. Is Betting Wrong on COVID, Say Critics

Experts warned today that British Columbia is putting people at risk by lifting protective measures as the BA2 subvariant brings a second, unpredictable Omicron wave in the province.
Letters: Lifting the vaccine mandate means sinking into isolation for some

Letters: Lifting the vaccine mandate means sinking into isolation for some

B.C. strata not responsible for blocked plumbing in-suite expenses, rules tribunal

B.C. strata not responsible for blocked plumbing in-suite expenses, rules tribunal

A lack of evidence about where a pipe blockage was had led B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal to dismiss most of a Vancouver strata owner's $10,050 claim against his strata corporation.
If you see the European green crab, report it, says DFO

If you see the European green crab, report it, says DFO

Conservationists want to know if the highly invasive species is spotted in Howe Sound, or in the ocean around Vancouver. 
Vaccination key to reducing COVID risk in B.C. schools: BCCDC report

Vaccination key to reducing COVID risk in B.C. schools: BCCDC report

But fewer than 40% of elementary-school-aged children in B.C. are fully vaccinated.
B.C. extends simplified licensed-patio-approval program until spring 2023

B.C. extends simplified licensed-patio-approval program until spring 2023

Also extended is the deadline to apply for permanent licensing of patios.
Appeal court cuts B.C. drug trafficker's prison sentence

Appeal court cuts B.C. drug trafficker's prison sentence

An Abbotsford man's prison time was cut from five years to four. B.C.'s Court of Appeal took into consideration his youth and prospects for rehabilitation.
ArriveCan app remains challenge for seniors, those without smartphones

ArriveCan app remains challenge for seniors, those without smartphones

Enabling passengers to prove vaccination status using paper documents would be one way that this stress could be relieved.