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International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

The road to gaining permanent residence is not an easy one for international students, though it's often depicted as such by unscrupulous immigration consultants
Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Discrimination in Canada’s health-care system is not a new conversation
These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

As B.C. vacancy rates rise and fall, some struggle to find a home.
New BC Parks camping website ready for influx of bookings

New BC Parks camping website ready for influx of bookings

A new camping booking site will be live on March 21 and you can make your profile right now.
To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

British Columbians lead Canada in cremation rates. But as the world looks to decarbonize, advocates are questioning whether crematorium emissions are hurting the living. Could human composting and water cremation help?
Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

A Metro Vancouver man was surprised to learn that his mother was shipped from B.C. to Blaine, Washington, to get cremated. Glacier Media has learned the practice has been going on for years as the company looks to offer 'faster, cheaper' service in a competitive industry.
B.C. man sues Walmart after battery charger allegedly explodes in back pocket

B.C. man sues Walmart after battery charger allegedly explodes in back pocket

A Vancouver man is alleging a portable battery charger he purchased at Walmart exploded and caught fire in his pocket and left him with severe thigh and buttock burns.
'Imagine someone is taking siege to Vancouver': Ukrainian president asks Canadian leaders to imagine war in our cities

'Imagine someone is taking siege to Vancouver': Ukrainian president asks Canadian leaders to imagine war in our cities

"Justin, can you imagine hearing it?"
Two men face multiple 2021 Valdes Island fishing offences

Two men face multiple 2021 Valdes Island fishing offences

Two fishermen return to court later this month to face various charges, including failing to record lingcod catches and failing to carry a tidal waters sport fishing licence.
1.7M Canadians on the hook for 2020 CERB repayments, says Ottawa

1.7M Canadians on the hook for 2020 CERB repayments, says Ottawa

Advance CERB payments of $2,000 are being clawed back from some recipients, according to the Government of Canada.