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Opinion: Traces of giant prehistoric crocodiles discovered in northern British Columbia

Opinion: Traces of giant prehistoric crocodiles discovered in northern British Columbia

While crocodiles are not native to Canada, fossil traces have been found in northern British Columbia that indicate that during the Cretaceous Period, giant crocodiles roamed.
Immigration Canada acts to end racism, cultural bias among employees

Immigration Canada acts to end racism, cultural bias among employees

The appointment of anti-racism representatives and a range of new policies are meant to combat workplace harassment and address concerns of cultural bias by visa processing officers.
North Van artist helps spread the joy with portrait of Bhangra-dancing sensation

North Van artist helps spread the joy with portrait of Bhangra-dancing sensation

Artist Emily Rubin, who was inspired by a Bhangra-dancing Yukoner’s message of joy, has been getting some of those good vibes returned after thousands of people responded to her artwork posted on social media.
Opinion: Pope Francis's apology for residential schools doesn't acknowledge institutional responsibility

Opinion: Pope Francis's apology for residential schools doesn't acknowledge institutional responsibility

As a theologian who studies church apologies for historical wrongs, I understand why the Pope was moved to speak this week, but I hope this was not his definitive apology.
Shorncliffe collecting donations for Ukraine relief

Shorncliffe collecting donations for Ukraine relief

It all began with a win at regular Monday afternoon Bingo at Shorncliffe Care Home. I chose a scratch and win card from the prize basket and, after my thumb had done it’s job, I realized that I had won the princely sum of $1.
Lack of mask mandate raises concerns, especially as schools set to resume

Lack of mask mandate raises concerns, especially as schools set to resume

The province has seen a slight uptick in cases of a second COVID-19 Omicron variant since many health orders were relaxed, including one that required masks in indoor public spaces, says a member of the B.C. COVID-19 Modelling Group.
Letters: We shouldn't aspire to turn Gower Point Road into West Van's Marine Drive

Letters: We shouldn't aspire to turn Gower Point Road into West Van's Marine Drive

B.C. lawyer facing money-laundering charges awaits hearings

B.C. lawyer facing money-laundering charges awaits hearings

The Law Society of B.C. has yet to schedule a hearing for a B.C. lawyer facing money-laundering charges in Arizona.
B.C. residential school abuser escaped justice

B.C. residential school abuser escaped justice

Man wanted on 21 charges for sexual, physical abuse against 10 victims fled Canada, RCMP say
No jail for woman who defaced B.C. Catholic church

No jail for woman who defaced B.C. Catholic church

A woman who pleaded guilty to throwing orange paint on a Catholic church has been given a conditional discharge and a $1,250 fine.