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Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Legislation in the United States that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Non-disclosure deals should not hide harassment: B.C. Greens

Non-disclosure deals should not hide harassment: B.C. Greens

B.C. Greens want to make it illegal to misuse non-disclosure agreements.
Proposed amendments to Vital Statistics Act would make changing or eliminating gender markers easier

Proposed amendments to Vital Statistics Act would make changing or eliminating gender markers easier

These changes fall in line with previous actions that make it easier for people to have their government-issued identification reflect their gender identities.
B.C.’s negotiations with government lawyers collapse

B.C.’s negotiations with government lawyers collapse

Lawyers working for the B.C. government say they’re willing to strike to win the right to form their own union after negotiations with the province broke down last week.
B.C. paraclimber competes on the world stage

B.C. paraclimber competes on the world stage

Boulianne says he hopes to compete in all four world cups throughout the 2023 season.
Fewer Canadians have a written will, new survey finds

Fewer Canadians have a written will, new survey finds

The younger and less wealthy the person, the less likely they are to think about writing a will.
Emergency crews respond to window cleaning platform stuck on Vancouver building

Emergency crews respond to window cleaning platform stuck on Vancouver building

VANCOUVER — A double malfunction on a window-cleaning platform meant a pair of glaziers working on an office building in downtown Vancouver spent hours suspended 10 storeys above the busy city sidewalk.
RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti-logging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed class-action lawsuit is filed in court over the actions of those officers.
Most Canadians feel violence has increased since pandemic, poll finds

Most Canadians feel violence has increased since pandemic, poll finds

Overall, Canadians' trust in governments for mitigating violence has decreased.
Q&A with a dietitian: Tips for eating during perimenopause, menstruation, pregnancy and more

Q&A with a dietitian: Tips for eating during perimenopause, menstruation, pregnancy and more

It is important to balance blood sugar and manage inflammation, says dietitian.