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B.C. judge dismisses pair of drug trafficking appeals

B.C. judge dismisses pair of drug trafficking appeals

Two men convicted of selling heroin and fentanyl have lost their appeals.
'Toxic, misogynistic culture': Female prison guards launch class-action lawsuit

'Toxic, misogynistic culture': Female prison guards launch class-action lawsuit

Female Canadian corrections officers say their workplace environment fosters sexual harassment, discrimination and assault, and forces them "to stay silent in the face of terror."
Petition demands mask requirements stay mandatory on B.C. public transit

Petition demands mask requirements stay mandatory on B.C. public transit

More than 1,600 signatures have been collected so far.
Beloved founder of Waves Coffee House empire dies in car crash

Beloved founder of Waves Coffee House empire dies in car crash

Founder of New West-based company immigrated to Canada and then sponsored other families over the years to give back.
Has your baby monitor been hacked by cybercrooks?

Has your baby monitor been hacked by cybercrooks?

High-tech baby monitors could be hacked by cybercrooks, whose aim is to use them as entry points to other devices.
Prince George student running today for his family in Ukraine

Prince George student running today for his family in Ukraine

Event raising funds for displaced Ukrainians caught in war; reception/rally planned for 4:15 p.m. at city hall
Court approves $2M payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

Court approves $2M payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

The settlement comes after two lawsuits claimed the popular social media app illegally collected and commercialized personal data from its Canadian users.
International students struggle with COVID, inflation

International students struggle with COVID, inflation

International students are not only more vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic, but they are also excluded from most government support and financial relief programs, which is why food banks are seeing more of them needing their services.
B.C. nurse disciplined after hitting hospital visitor with umbrella

B.C. nurse disciplined after hitting hospital visitor with umbrella

The nurse has since completed coursework in professionalism and anger management, according to the B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives.
Indigenous studies classes to be required for graduation in B.C.

Indigenous studies classes to be required for graduation in B.C.

The new requirement — the first of its kind in Canada — will be in effect for students graduating in the 2023-2024 school year.