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RCMP face proposed class action lawsuit over Fairy Creek enforcement

RCMP face proposed class action lawsuit over Fairy Creek enforcement

Proposed suit filed by two people who attempted to document the protests, who allege RCMP enforcement of the injunction violated the charter rights of members of the public, media and protesters.
'Recovery scams' targeting sextortion victims are on the rise, experts warn

'Recovery scams' targeting sextortion victims are on the rise, experts warn

VANCOUVER — A panicked 14-year-old from British Columbia and his family paid $1,500 to a company that claimed it would recover intimate images that were being used to extort him. It didn't.
Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Legislation in the United States that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Non-disclosure deals should not hide harassment: B.C. Greens

Non-disclosure deals should not hide harassment: B.C. Greens

B.C. Greens want to make it illegal to misuse non-disclosure agreements.
B.C.’s negotiations with government lawyers collapse

B.C.’s negotiations with government lawyers collapse

Lawyers working for the B.C. government say they’re willing to strike to win the right to form their own union after negotiations with the province broke down last week.
B.C. paraclimber competes on the world stage

B.C. paraclimber competes on the world stage

Boulianne says he hopes to compete in all four world cups throughout the 2023 season.
Fewer Canadians have a written will, new survey finds

Fewer Canadians have a written will, new survey finds

The younger and less wealthy the person, the less likely they are to think about writing a will.
RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti-logging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed class-action lawsuit is filed in court over the actions of those officers.
Fort Nelson school apologizes for sexual materials given to students

Fort Nelson school apologizes for sexual materials given to students

A card deck of provocative sexual slang was given by a public health nurse to students at Fort Nelson Secondary School
Most Canadians feel violence has increased since pandemic, poll finds

Most Canadians feel violence has increased since pandemic, poll finds

Overall, Canadians' trust in governments for mitigating violence has decreased.