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Pandemic hasn’t deterred immigration to Canada: survey

Pandemic hasn’t deterred immigration to Canada: survey

Not only did the pandemic not deter people from immigrating or wanting to immigrate to Canada, but data shows the way the country handled the pandemic actually attracted many potential newcomers.
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It's not over. Experts warn of new COVID wave

It's not over. Experts warn of new COVID wave

A variant and fading vaccine protection could bring a rise in cases in April.
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'Stumps me every time': B.C. rescue centre sees uptick in animals being shot in the head

'Stumps me every time': B.C. rescue centre sees uptick in animals being shot in the head

"I don't know why or how this could happen," says the manager of the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, in response to a sea lion shot in the head.
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To limit global heating to 1.5 C, Canada must end oil and gas production by 2034, says report

To limit global heating to 1.5 C, Canada must end oil and gas production by 2034, says report

A new report has ranked Canada among 19 rich, oil- and gas-producing nations that must end production by 2034 if the world has a 50-50 chance of keeping global heating under 1.5 C.
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Former B.C. seminary student suing estate of dead priest over alleged sexual abuse

Former B.C. seminary student suing estate of dead priest over alleged sexual abuse

A man is alleging a Roman Catholic priest fondled him and then sexually abused him when he was 13 years old.
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Canada ranked among happiest countries in the world

Canada ranked among happiest countries in the world

The Great White North ranked ahead of the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Here’s the best way to fall and not get hurt (VIDEO)

Here’s the best way to fall and not get hurt (VIDEO)

Falling is one of the leading causes of injuries in the country, according to Statistics Canada.
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B.C. woman hopes to inspire people to get genetic testing

B.C. woman hopes to inspire people to get genetic testing

Ashley Doyle shares her 10 years of facing cancer.
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Sikhs call for expedited pathway to Canada for Afghan refugees

Sikhs call for expedited pathway to Canada for Afghan refugees

The call comes as Calgary, Vancouver and Kelowna prepare to receive 98 Afghan Sikh and Hindu refugee families this month after a seven-year process for the approval of their refugee applications by Immigration Canada.
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Hate crimes under-reported in Canada, say anti-racism advocates

Hate crimes under-reported in Canada, say anti-racism advocates

Even as Statistics Canada reports that hate crimes are soaring in the country, anti-racism advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
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