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'Immoral and reckless': BCCLA condemns forced mental health & addictions treatment proposal

'Immoral and reckless': BCCLA condemns forced mental health & addictions treatment proposal

“Forced treatment of people who use drugs cannot be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society," argues BCCLA staff counsel Meghan McDermott.
Federal government offers $21M for construction apprentice training

Federal government offers $21M for construction apprentice training

The $21-million grant, announced Wednesday in Victoria, will be paid directly to contractors.
Opinion: The pandemic changed what it means to have a 'good death'

Opinion: The pandemic changed what it means to have a 'good death'

As we reflect on what life means to us in this post-pandemic shuffle, we need to also contemplate what a “good death” is.
Opinion: A former whistleblower explains the dangers of Canada's feeble whistleblowing laws

Opinion: A former whistleblower explains the dangers of Canada's feeble whistleblowing laws

Canada’s whistleblowing laws aren’t working, and governments don’t seem to care. This puts all of us at risk.
One of the last female pilots of the Second World War has died

One of the last female pilots of the Second World War has died

Longtime North Vancouver resident Jaye Edwards was one of 168 women who flew planes for the Royal Air Force 🎖️
BCGEU strike a 'crushing blow' as shortages take hold, says restaurant and tourism industry

BCGEU strike a 'crushing blow' as shortages take hold, says restaurant and tourism industry

B.C. restaurants, hotels and liquor retailers are worried about revenue loss as the BCGEU strike continues at BC Liquor Distribution Branch warehouses.
Cybercrooks using ransomware as a big-bucks business model, expert says

Cybercrooks using ransomware as a big-bucks business model, expert says

Ransomware variants are on the rise globally.
Canada Energy Regulator gave Trans Mountain a 'break' on oil spill liabilities plan, says Elizabeth May

Canada Energy Regulator gave Trans Mountain a 'break' on oil spill liabilities plan, says Elizabeth May

Trans Mountain will not have to come up with an additional $1.1 billion to cover the cleanup cost of possible oil spills from its expansion project, the Canada Energy Regulator has decided.
Indigenous guardians: Meet PIB’s two-man crew looking out for the land

Indigenous guardians: Meet PIB’s two-man crew looking out for the land

Clint Gabriel and Dean Schreiber patrol the reserve, monitor the environment and alert members of potential threats
'In our provincial DNA': Pacific salmon restoration program extended

'In our provincial DNA': Pacific salmon restoration program extended

B.C. salmon are receiving another boost from the government through funding aimed at restoring their habitats. But with many populations still endangered or threatened, some experts say a more cohesive approach is needed.