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'Dating violence' among Canadian teens rising but still underreported, data shows

'Dating violence' among Canadian teens rising but still underreported, data shows

Girls bear the brunt of physical and emotional abuse even in their first dating experiences, according to police-reported data.
B.C. woman seeking fourth lawyer says case has gone on too long

B.C. woman seeking fourth lawyer says case has gone on too long

Angela Rosario Ravina-Quispe's case has involved 69 court dates with more than two dozen judges or justices of the peace and 13 Crown prosecutors.
Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

In 2020, nurse Amy Hamm co-sponsored a Vancouver billboard saying 'I Love JK Rowling.'
Happiness among young Canadians still sliding, report finds

Happiness among young Canadians still sliding, report finds

The trend, which applies to people 30 and under, was partly driven by Canada's record as the country with the longest female decline in happiness, which started in the early 2010s, and is still ongoing.
Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Startup in Merritt, B.C., plans to build diesel-electric trucks in Terrace.
Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Zain Haq, co-founder of Vancouver-based group Save Old Growth, is slated to be deported April 22, 2024. His lawyer said he was unfairly targeted by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Local groups not satisfied DMP announcement detail

Local groups not satisfied DMP announcement detail

Waterfront Protection Coalition asked to participate on the new advisory committee on the swiya-wide Dock Management Plan amendments.
$298K worth of drugs, phones seized from federal B.C. prison

$298K worth of drugs, phones seized from federal B.C. prison

Smartphones, methamphetamine and other undisclosed drugs were found at the Mission prison.
Industry urges governments to commit to ongoing EV rebates

Industry urges governments to commit to ongoing EV rebates

Quebec government's planned phase-out of its EV rebates have industry players fearing B.C. could follow suit.
B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

Experts predict B.C. prices will increase 5% as spring market brings more supply.