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Court approves $2M payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

Court approves $2M payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

The settlement comes after two lawsuits claimed the popular social media app illegally collected and commercialized personal data from its Canadian users.
Trucks on way to occupy Victoria streets, convoy organizer says in video

Trucks on way to occupy Victoria streets, convoy organizer says in video

Hundreds of vehicles could occupy area for two to three months, he says
B.C. nurse disciplined after hitting hospital visitor with umbrella

B.C. nurse disciplined after hitting hospital visitor with umbrella

The nurse has since completed coursework in professionalism and anger management, according to the B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives.
Canada reveals rules for 2022 cruise season

Canada reveals rules for 2022 cruise season

Passengers must be vaccinated and tested before boarding and disembarking ships
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 see slight drop in B.C.; 11 more deaths recorded

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 see slight drop in B.C.; 11 more deaths recorded

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 11 new deaths related to COVID-19 over a three-day period for a total of 2,914 fatalities since the pandemic began.
B.C. government pledges $18.4M toward Lytton rebuild, says work will get underway immediately

B.C. government pledges $18.4M toward Lytton rebuild, says work will get underway immediately

The money will cover debris removal, archaeological work and soil remediation.
Canadian airlines grapple with fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine

Canadian airlines grapple with fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine

Canadian airlines, such as Air Canada, have stopped flying over Russia.
B.C. businessman pushes $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward

B.C. businessman pushes $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward

B.C.'s Vikram Bajwa hopes the promise of $50 million will be enough for someone in Putin's inner circle to turn him in to stand trial for war crimes.
'No simple solution' to gas prices; B.C. has no tax reduction plans: Farnworth

'No simple solution' to gas prices; B.C. has no tax reduction plans: Farnworth

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of public safety says the province has no plans to follow Alberta's lead to reduce its tax on gasoline to ease rising prices at the pumps.
Craig James' defence team takes aim at 'shambolic' process to close former clerk's trial

Craig James' defence team takes aim at 'shambolic' process to close former clerk's trial

Five criminal counts against Craig James to be decided by Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes.