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West Coast MP wants Ottawa to ban plastic foam causing a wave of pollution

West Coast MP wants Ottawa to ban plastic foam causing a wave of pollution

“It’s just so harmful to our beaches, fish in the ocean and to wildlife on the shores,” said B.C. NDP MP Rachel Blaney. 
Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

"Just because the mob boss's spouse isn't involved in illegal activity, doesn't mean they get to keep the house," said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.
Bowen and North Shore Ultimate players headed to Nationals

Bowen and North Shore Ultimate players headed to Nationals

Along with the Bowen trio, Canyon club also includes North Shore, Gibsons, and Squamish players
B.C. and Canada introduce anti-money laundering weapons. But will they work?

B.C. and Canada introduce anti-money laundering weapons. But will they work?

The provincial regulations and legislation were recommended by the Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in B.C.
Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

The Vatican has formally denounced a 15th-century doctrine used to legitimize the seizure of Indigenous land, but the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Roman Catholic Church should go further to repair the harm caused by the de
MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

The bill seeks to forbid ads for sugary food and drinks aimed at kids under 13.
SCRD's Pender Share Shed reopens April 5

SCRD's Pender Share Shed reopens April 5

The re-opening is a six-month pilot project, during which there will be no charge to the public to either drop off an unwanted but serviceable item or to take possession of something deposited at the shed.
Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

MIAMI — An orca known as Lolita could be heading back to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest, ending more than 50 years of tank captivity, after a deal was struck between the Miami Seaquarium and advocates pushing for her release.
'Beautiful to see': B.C. woman encounters swimming wolf

'Beautiful to see': B.C. woman encounters swimming wolf

"It was a strong swimmer," says Maxine Caroline Gillette.
As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

OTTAWA — As some vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes miss out on benefits, the Canada Revenue Agency is expected to pilot a new automatic system next year.