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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.
Coastal GasLink pipeline 85.5% complete

Coastal GasLink pipeline 85.5% complete

Nearly 5,500 workers were employed across northern B.C. by the project at the end of February.
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.
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.
Obscured vision, perception played role in Tofino, B.C., harbour crash: safety board

Obscured vision, perception played role in Tofino, B.C., harbour crash: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board highlights the importance of designated landing areas in harbours that are busy with marine and air traffic as it releases a report on a crash between a float plane and a water taxi in Tofino, B.C.
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.
EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA plans to lay off six per cent of global staff; no mention of cuts in Canada