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Change needed for access, outreach: B.C. police complaints commissioner

Change needed for access, outreach: B.C. police complaints commissioner

VANCOUVER — Accessibility to British Columbia's municipal police complaints process can and should be improved, its commissioner says, as the office faces criticism from both legal advocates and the head of Vancouver's police union.
Pandemic stress can lead to impaired decision-making, breaking of health orders: expert

Pandemic stress can lead to impaired decision-making, breaking of health orders: expert

The chronic stress of life during a pandemic can make it tougher to make good decisions, such as following the province’s rules to avoid socializing with anyone outside your household or keeping yourself healthy, says a University of Victoria neurosc
Canucks cancel practice because of possible COVID-19 exposure

Canucks cancel practice because of possible COVID-19 exposure

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Police use of genetic genealogy to solve crimes raises privacy concerns

Police use of genetic genealogy to solve crimes raises privacy concerns

'Your DNA is probably the most sensitive personal information that one can imagine'
Opinion: Peaceful protests vs. mob riots, and the reasons behind them

Opinion: Peaceful protests vs. mob riots, and the reasons behind them

Let’s be upfront as we talk with our kids about the shocking events in the United States this past week.
Health authority declares two more COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. long-term care homes

Health authority declares two more COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. long-term care homes

SURREY, B.C. — A Vancouver-area health authority has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at two long-term care homes in Surrey, B.C.
Legal group fights B.C. government's COVID-19 rules on protests and places of worship

Legal group fights B.C. government's COVID-19 rules on protests and places of worship

VANCOUVER — A legal advocacy group is challenging the British Columbia government's COVID-19 restrictions on worship services and public protests, arguing they violate people's rights and freedoms.
Layoffs at B.C. hospice that refused to offer medical assistance in dying

Layoffs at B.C. hospice that refused to offer medical assistance in dying

DELTA, B.C. — A British Columbia hospice that refused to offer medical assistance in dying has sent layoff notices to all clinical staff before its contract with the local health authority ends next month.
B.C. health officials urge residents to follow COVID-19 guidelines

B.C. health officials urge residents to follow COVID-19 guidelines

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say they understand the frustration directed at people who defy COVID-19 restrictions, but urged residents to continue following the guidelines to prevent infection. B.C.
B.C. health care workers add their names to list calling on work-camp closures during COVID-19

B.C. health care workers add their names to list calling on work-camp closures during COVID-19

An open letter written by Wet’suwet’en Ts’ako ze’ (female chiefs) is being backed by 400 health care workers in B.C. calling on the province to close work camps during the pandemic. The letter, addressed to Dr.