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To limit global heating to 1.5 C, Canada must end oil and gas production by 2034, says report

To limit global heating to 1.5 C, Canada must end oil and gas production by 2034, says report

A new report has ranked Canada among 19 rich, oil- and gas-producing nations that must end production by 2034 if the world has a 50-50 chance of keeping global heating under 1.5 C.
Former B.C. seminary student suing estate of dead priest over alleged sexual abuse

Former B.C. seminary student suing estate of dead priest over alleged sexual abuse

A man is alleging a Roman Catholic priest fondled him and then sexually abused him when he was 13 years old.
B.C. Supreme Court to hear lawsuit over First Nation's land rights

B.C. Supreme Court to hear lawsuit over First Nation's land rights

The lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court in 2017 asserts that the B.C. and federal governments have denied Nuchatlaht rights by authorizing logging and "effectively dispossessing" the nation of parts of the territory on Vancouver Island's west coast.
Doctor describes what it's like to provide medical assistance in dying in new book

Doctor describes what it's like to provide medical assistance in dying in new book

OTTAWA — After more than 20 years delivering babies into the world, Dr. Stefanie Green decided to specialize in delivering suffering people out of it.
'What is being hidden?' Curators say Vatican must give access to Indigenous artifacts

'What is being hidden?' Curators say Vatican must give access to Indigenous artifacts

Gerald McMaster has always wondered what mysteries and cultural objects are kept within the Vatican’s collection of Indigenous artifacts.
Tofino cuts out plastic forks, knives in growing pollution prevention efforts

Tofino cuts out plastic forks, knives in growing pollution prevention efforts

VICTORIA — A coastal British Columbia community known for seemingly endless beaches and rolling waves that call out to surfers has banned single-use plastic cutlery in a move to keep its ocean playground pollution free, says Tofino Mayor Dan Law.
Sikhs call for expedited pathway to Canada for Afghan refugees

Sikhs call for expedited pathway to Canada for Afghan refugees

The call comes as Calgary, Vancouver and Kelowna prepare to receive 98 Afghan Sikh and Hindu refugee families this month after a seven-year process for the approval of their refugee applications by Immigration Canada.
Oyster brands recalled in B.C. due to possible norovirus

Oyster brands recalled in B.C. due to possible norovirus

Health Canada is warning consumers that Stellar Bay Shellfish brand may be exposed to norovirus contamination.
Warm weather brings spring flooding

Warm weather brings spring flooding

Daytime highs of 6 and 7 degrees under sunny skies this weekend
B.C.'s search for oligarchs stifled by barriers, says corporate records expert

B.C.'s search for oligarchs stifled by barriers, says corporate records expert

A beneficial ownership registry for corporations is key to fighting money laundering, says the executive director of Transparency International Canada.