The push to criminalize residential school denialism in Canada
As a young child, Dennis Saddleman’s mother always ensured he knew how much she loved him, gave him kisses on his forehead and told him how beautiful he was. That …
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B.C. street drug ‘compassion club’ files Charter challenge
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 15, 2024 2:53 pm Updated October 15, 2024 3:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The founders …
Canadian Olympic Committee pulls accreditation from De Grasse’s coach – National
The Canadian Olympic Committee says it has revoked accreditation from the coach of six-time Olympic medal-winning sprinter Andre De Grasse, citing “new information” that has come to light about coach …
B.C. premier says ‘zero’ chance of no-prescription opioids
British Columbia Premier David Eby says there’s a “zero per cent chance” the province will implement recommendations by the provincial health officer that alternatives to opioids and other street drugs …
B.C. government sues makers of ‘forever chemicals’
The British Columbia government has filed a class-action lawsuit against manufacturers of so-called “forever chemicals,” involved in what it calls widespread contamination of drinking-water systems. Attorney General Niki Sharma says …
Sexual misconduct hearing ordered for Vancouver police sergeant
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2024 6:41 pm Updated June 19, 2024 9:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Office …
Vancouver Whitecaps face lawsuit over Messi no-show game
A B.C. soccer fan has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer (MLS) over an alleged “bait-and-switch” strategy used to promote a soccer game …
NBA wants federal regulatory gambling framework
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 5, 2024 11:15 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NBA’s deputy commissioner and chief operating officer …
Protesters outside B.C. court as Nijjar murder suspects make brief appearance
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 1:54 pm Updated May 7, 2024 9:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three Indian …
Bill banning transgender athletes from publicly-funded sports quashed in B.C.
A proposal by British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad to use “biological sex” to classify participants in publicly funded sports teams and events, effectively banning transgender athletes, didn’t get to …