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‘Mind your language,’ experts tell international students headed to Canada

‘Mind your language,’ experts tell international students headed to Canada

Many international students face challenges in Canada because they are unable to properly comprehend and communicate in English, experts warn.
Husband of jailed B.C. caregiver says more has to be done to protect those in need

Husband of jailed B.C. caregiver says more has to be done to protect those in need

The caregiver is pleading guilty for failing to provide the necessities of life
Tribunal orders B.C. renter's damage deposit return

Tribunal orders B.C. renter's damage deposit return

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered a woman to return most of her roommate's damage deposit after finding there was little evidence of damage.
U.S. citizen tries to allegedly smuggle guns over Peace Arch border

U.S. citizen tries to allegedly smuggle guns over Peace Arch border

A Canadian woman was allegedly waiting for him in a cab.
'More work needed': Gaps remain for B.C.'s LGBTQ teens

'More work needed': Gaps remain for B.C.'s LGBTQ teens

Health and safety concerns among LGBTQ youth in B.C. remain a concern but are declining as stigmatization and discrimination decrease, a new report says.
Bank of Canada raises overnight rate half a point, largest hike in two decades

Bank of Canada raises overnight rate half a point, largest hike in two decades

More rate-hikes expected throughout 2022
B.C. tribunal rejects alleged strata gardener bullying dispute

B.C. tribunal rejects alleged strata gardener bullying dispute

After allegations of a strata owner harassing and bullying a gardener, the strata corporation instituted a new rule that any concerns of owners should be addressed to the strata corporation and not to workers.
Plans shaping up for the return of August Motor Sport weekend in Sechelt

Plans shaping up for the return of August Motor Sport weekend in Sechelt

Airport drag races permitted and car show plans under discussion
B.C. group cuts 30-metre wide hole in jetty, opens path for salmon not seen in 100 years

B.C. group cuts 30-metre wide hole in jetty, opens path for salmon not seen in 100 years

An estimated 1,200 barriers block access to salmon habitat across the Lower Fraser River. A 30-metre breach punched in a 100-year-old jetty shows what's possible when they are torn down.
Real estate taxes spur jump in first-time homebuyers in B.C., report shows

Real estate taxes spur jump in first-time homebuyers in B.C., report shows

The report also shows people who own multiple residential properties hold nearly 30% of all homes in B.C.