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Five more Indigenous justice centres expand culturally safe support in B.C.: Eby

Five more Indigenous justice centres expand culturally safe support in B.C.: Eby

VANCOUVER — British Columbia must do things differently to break the cycle where Indigenous people comprise five per cent of the population but about 30 per cent of those incarcerated, Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders said Thursday.
Metro Vancouver residents in older large strata complexes could face carbon fines after 2028

Metro Vancouver residents in older large strata complexes could face carbon fines after 2028

Metro Vancouver climate committee endorses regulatory proposal that would charge large buildings a $500 administrative fee and $350 for every tonne of carbon pollution they emit beyond a set threshold.
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians rate economy as bad, says survey

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians rate economy as bad, says survey

Only a third of Canadians trust the Bank of Canada's leader to help the economy.
Shopper allegedly hit by pallet jack sues Burnaby T&T Supermarket

Shopper allegedly hit by pallet jack sues Burnaby T&T Supermarket

Retired Burnaby resident Ellen Oi Lun Chow is suing T&T Supermarket and the owners of Metrotown mall for injuries she says she sustained when a pallet jack hit her.
Renu Bakshi: Japan Airlines’ handling of high-stakes crisis offers lessons for all organizations

Renu Bakshi: Japan Airlines’ handling of high-stakes crisis offers lessons for all organizations

A mindset of calm certainty in uncertain circumstances can be cultivated, writes Renu Bakshi
Canadian passport's visa-free access ranks below 25 countries

Canadian passport's visa-free access ranks below 25 countries

Canadians are able to travel visa free to 188 countries, three more than one year ago
Canadian class action against Apple has opt out deadline today

Canadian class action against Apple has opt out deadline today

VANCOUVER — Canadians have until later today to opt out of a class-action lawsuit that could see Apple pay up to $14 million collectively to some iPhone users. The class action filed in 2018 against defendants Apple Inc. and Apple Canada Inc.
Vancouver's 10 city councillors will earn $102K each in 2024

Vancouver's 10 city councillors will earn $102K each in 2024

Raise of 3.4% boosts base salaries from $98,585 to $101,937.
Vancity appoints Wellington Holbrook as new president and CEO

Vancity appoints Wellington Holbrook as new president and CEO

Holbrook will take the reins from interim CEO Nez Aquino
Mario Canseco: Elections, AI and office space among top issues for 2024

Mario Canseco: Elections, AI and office space among top issues for 2024

Expect local and international politics, housing and work to be top B.C. stories in 2024