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More people seeking judicial intervention with immigration applications

More people seeking judicial intervention with immigration applications

Given that people have paid processing fees, they are legally owed a public duty to have their applications processed within a reasonable time, argues one immigration lawyer
Tutus make difference in Canadian biathon championship relay

Tutus make difference in Canadian biathon championship relay

Prince George sharpshooter Aliah Turner wins single mixed relay bronze, her second medal at national event
Canadian women do 50% more unpaid housework than men, finds StatsCan

Canadian women do 50% more unpaid housework than men, finds StatsCan

According to Statistics Canada, unpaid housework in 2019 was worth over $860 billion in Canada, with women doing an average of 15 hours per week compared to 10 hours for men.
Hospitalizations down in British Columbia, but seven more deaths from COVID-19

Hospitalizations down in British Columbia, but seven more deaths from COVID-19

VICTORIA — Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continued to drop in B.C. on Thursday, but seven more people have died of the illness. The Health Ministry says the death toll stands at 2,960 since the start of the pandemic.
B.C. targets homelessness with funds for youth in care, complex-care housing

B.C. targets homelessness with funds for youth in care, complex-care housing

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expanding supports for former youth in care and complex-care housing as part of an approach that it says targets the root causes of homelessness.
Man charged in Vancouver manslaughter case pleads not guilty

Man charged in Vancouver manslaughter case pleads not guilty

Jeff Arnie Lincoln was arrested on New Year's Eve following a five-month-long VPD investigation.
Destruction of giant cargo plane in Putin’s Ukraine invasion shocks head of B.C. freight company

Destruction of giant cargo plane in Putin’s Ukraine invasion shocks head of B.C. freight company

Massive freight carrier Antonov An-225 had helped Surrey company deliver heavy mining equipment.
B.C. government's ‘March Madness’ ad blitz in full swing

B.C. government's ‘March Madness’ ad blitz in full swing

Promotional campaigns “a waste of taxpayers’ money,” says advocacy group
Video/Photos: Dogs rescued from ‘dire situations’ arrive at YVR on Wednesday night

Video/Photos: Dogs rescued from ‘dire situations’ arrive at YVR on Wednesday night

U.S.-based non-profit saves dogs from the dog meat trade, puppy mills and the streets. 
Horgan's letter on fish farms causes 'stir' among chiefs

Horgan's letter on fish farms causes 'stir' among chiefs

Premier weighs in on salmon farm issue, cautioning against massive job losses