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'Do you want to get stabbed?': Screwdriver-wielding UBC thief's sentence doubled

'Do you want to get stabbed?': Screwdriver-wielding UBC thief's sentence doubled

B.C.'s Court of Appeal has doubled the sentence for a man who forced a female UBC student at screwdriver point to give him $400 from an ATM.
Canada expedites temporary visas for Ukrainians, imposes new sanctions on Russia

Canada expedites temporary visas for Ukrainians, imposes new sanctions on Russia

The application process is expected to open in about 14 days
Canadians tentatively re-embrace travel as COVID-19 border measures loosen

Canadians tentatively re-embrace travel as COVID-19 border measures loosen

An infectious disease pediatrician warns that with many places limiting testing, it's hard to know how much virus is circulating in Canada and elsewhere
Federal government warns Canadians against fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Federal government warns Canadians against fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Numerous Canadians have since said they plan to answer the call to arms, with some having already flown overseas
Temporary visas for Ukrainians a departure from Canada's usual handling of refugees

Temporary visas for Ukrainians a departure from Canada's usual handling of refugees

Ukrainians can apply for an expedited visa to stay for two years, without conditions like language requirements or labour market impact assessments
When WORDLE is too easy: Top 15 harder (and nerdier) alternatives

When WORDLE is too easy: Top 15 harder (and nerdier) alternatives

So you laughed in the face of “caulk” and “knoll”? These games are for you.
Prince George senior joins Lower Mainland runners to set two world records

Prince George senior joins Lower Mainland runners to set two world records

The M75 4x800m team ran their race in 13:07.96, crushing the previous world record of 13:44.84 set last year in Spain by more than 36 seconds.
Quesnel singer hopes his BC Strong song gives everyone a lift

Quesnel singer hopes his BC Strong song gives everyone a lift

"We've seen the fires, we've seen the floods, and we've seen how resilient BC residents are and how much we help each other," Brad Strang said.
Future enactment of Emergencies Act a concern for AFN national chief

Future enactment of Emergencies Act a concern for AFN national chief

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald said she was given the heads-up by Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller before the Liberal government enacted the Emergencies Act late last week.
Trailblazer: Syrian refugees in Kelowna pay it forward

Trailblazer: Syrian refugees in Kelowna pay it forward

Seven years after arriving in Kelowna, British Columbia as the town's very first family of Syrian refugees, the Alshahouds have become a full part of the local community.