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NDP bill seeks to ban spanking, corporal punishment in Canada

NDP bill seeks to ban spanking, corporal punishment in Canada

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian introduced the Corinne's Quest bill in Ottawa on May 19.
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How B.C.'s Human Rights Code helps renters

How B.C.'s Human Rights Code helps renters

The code protects certain parts of an individual’s identity, including age, family status and sexual orientation.
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Vaccine hesitancy among immigrants increases risk of health disparities

Vaccine hesitancy among immigrants increases risk of health disparities

Migrants rights organization combats vaccine hesitancy by advocating for all migrants regardless of status.
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B.C.'s public-sector union contracts unlikely to drive inflation, experts say

B.C.'s public-sector union contracts unlikely to drive inflation, experts say

Organized labour cites importance of collective agreements for competitiveness, small businesses
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B.C. man awarded more than $1M after hitting steel chain strung across dirt road

B.C. man awarded more than $1M after hitting steel chain strung across dirt road

In his decision, the judge said Cody Jackson has suffered "profound, life-altering negative consequences to his physical and mental health" as a result of the accident.
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Washington State offers COVID-19 booster loophole for older B.C. adults

Washington State offers COVID-19 booster loophole for older B.C. adults

Some Canadians age 50 to 70 are seeking a second COVID-19 booster in Washington State.
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B.C. mom who killed daughter loses murder sentence appeal

B.C. mom who killed daughter loses murder sentence appeal

A second-degree murder sentence of 15 years before parole eligibility for a South Surrey mother who killed her daughter is appropriate, B.C's Court of Appeal has ruled.
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In B.C., the government will now pay for 75% of an EV charging station

In B.C., the government will now pay for 75% of an EV charging station

Installing an EV in your workplace or apartment just got a little cheaper in B.C. after the federal government chipped in to the province's rebate program.
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‘Worst is yet to come’: B.C. inflation hits 6.7% in April

‘Worst is yet to come’: B.C. inflation hits 6.7% in April

B.C. no longer trailing national inflation by significant margin
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B.C. civil liberties watchdog seeks online police surveillance guidance from court

B.C. civil liberties watchdog seeks online police surveillance guidance from court

The Supreme Court of Canada is being asked to outline how far police can go in watching people's online behaviour.
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