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Opinion: International students face exploitation in Canada and abroad

Opinion: International students face exploitation in Canada and abroad

Recent reports that 700 international students and graduates could be deported from Canada reveal how the immigration system leaves them open to exploitation.
Northern B.C. MLA calls for end to health-care vaccine mandate

Northern B.C. MLA calls for end to health-care vaccine mandate

Conservative Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad called on the B.C. government to rehire unvaccinated health-care workers.
West Coast MP wants Ottawa to ban plastic foam causing a wave of pollution

West Coast MP wants Ottawa to ban plastic foam causing a wave of pollution

“It’s just so harmful to our beaches, fish in the ocean and to wildlife on the shores,” said B.C. NDP MP Rachel Blaney. 
Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

"Just because the mob boss's spouse isn't involved in illegal activity, doesn't mean they get to keep the house," said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.
B.C. and Canada introduce anti-money laundering weapons. But will they work?

B.C. and Canada introduce anti-money laundering weapons. But will they work?

The provincial regulations and legislation were recommended by the Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in B.C.
Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

The Vatican has formally denounced a 15th-century doctrine used to legitimize the seizure of Indigenous land, but the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Roman Catholic Church should go further to repair the harm caused by the de
Police edge Powell River Fire Rescue in charity hockey match

Police edge Powell River Fire Rescue in charity hockey match

Hockey game settled by a 4-3 score in favour of RCMP; $6,000 raised for firefighters charitable society
MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

The bill seeks to forbid ads for sugary food and drinks aimed at kids under 13.
Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

MIAMI — An orca known as Lolita could be heading back to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest, ending more than 50 years of tank captivity, after a deal was struck between the Miami Seaquarium and advocates pushing for her release.
Festival welcomes singers from around the world to qathet region

Festival welcomes singers from around the world to qathet region

International Choral Kathaumixw will return after five-year absence