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B.C. proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

B.C. proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

VICTORIA — The mother of a teenage girl who became the face of online extortion in Canada says she was emotional to hear that British Columbia is planning legal changes to protect those whose intimate photos are shared without their consent.
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Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will appoint a new independent watchdog with a "wide mandate" to investigate foreign interference in Canada and recommend how to better respond to the challenge.
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$3 million loan approved to perform Bluewater LSA water upgrades

$3 million loan approved to perform Bluewater LSA water upgrades

The borrowing plan cleared a Petition Against by a wide margin, meaning upgrade work can begin later this year
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TikTok investigated, restricted, but why not WeChat?

TikTok investigated, restricted, but why not WeChat?

One academic says WeChat raises greater concerns than TikTok, which faces limited bans in Canada
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Metro Vancouver resident brought 'peace and comfort' by $1M lotto win

Metro Vancouver resident brought 'peace and comfort' by $1M lotto win

She plans to buy her son a house
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Cyclist dies after collision with dump truck driver in North Vancouver

Cyclist dies after collision with dump truck driver in North Vancouver

Police investigating cause of collision after North Van woman in her 40s succumbs to injuries
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'I'm in desperate need': Vancouver woman searches for live kidney donor

'I'm in desperate need': Vancouver woman searches for live kidney donor

She says that it will give her 'a second chance at life'
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Deal alert: You can fly from the Lower Mainland across Canada for only $39 on a new route

Deal alert: You can fly from the Lower Mainland across Canada for only $39 on a new route

Fly to the "Forest City" at an absolute steal with this new low-cost option.
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Here is how a 'North Pole warmup' could extend winter in Metro Vancouver

Here is how a 'North Pole warmup' could extend winter in Metro Vancouver

"Don't rush to put away those heavy coats or shovels just yet."
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Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t help fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t help fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

The Opposition BC Liberals are shifting their support away from decriminalization and the safe supply of drugs, in the wake of the positive reception to the party’s recent addictions treatment platform.
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