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Tribunal drops B.C. teacher's gender-based discrimination complaint

Tribunal drops B.C. teacher's gender-based discrimination complaint

A North Vancouver teacher claimed students' complaints about 'manspreading' was "a gender-based slur."
Ex-boyfriend's gift of dog can't be revoked, B.C. tribunal rules

Ex-boyfriend's gift of dog can't be revoked, B.C. tribunal rules

Pets are considered personal property, and the principles of property law generally apply to pet ownership.
Regional zoning bylaw changes info session draws a crowd

Regional zoning bylaw changes info session draws a crowd

At the July 4 session, Area E (Elphinstone) director Donna McMahon said she was pleased to see the level of public attendance and that when it comes to zoning rule changes, her view was that opinions will vary, depending on "who’s ox is being gored”.
How politics, strict rules limit B.C. farmers' output on ALR land

How politics, strict rules limit B.C. farmers' output on ALR land

Stakeholders push province to ease food-processing regulations that restrict opportunities on ALR land.
Vancouver teacher didn't make an 'emotionally safe space' for students: commissioner

Vancouver teacher didn't make an 'emotionally safe space' for students: commissioner

Teacher made inappropriate suggestions about two international students, according to the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation.
Fundraiser for bringing ballet show to qathet finds success

Fundraiser for bringing ballet show to qathet finds success

Tla'amin Nation member and artist-in-residence for Ballet Kelowna wants to bring work to region
Family, including baby, killed in head-on B.C. crash

Family, including baby, killed in head-on B.C. crash

Police say two adults and a baby died while the driver of a transport truck did not sustain any injuries.
Sechelt Library officially reopens July 11

Sechelt Library officially reopens July 11

After flood damage closed the library, staff are preparing to welcome the public back
Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Lytton was a scorching 42.5 C yesterday, shooting past the 1975 record of 40.6 C for July 9.
Paying residents to give up lawns results in huge water savings

Paying residents to give up lawns results in huge water savings

By paying residents to give up their lawns, Southern Nevada, including the City of Las Vegas, has so far replaced more than 22 million, square feet of grass.