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Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

The statement, from the Vatican’s development and education offices, said it was right to “recognize these errors,” acknowledge the terrible effects of colonial-era assimilation policies on Indigenous peoples and ask for their forgiveness.
Reports of violent crime wave 'incredibly misleading,' say B.C. criminologists

Reports of violent crime wave 'incredibly misleading,' say B.C. criminologists

The stabbing death of a man outside a Starbucks in Vancouver, B.C., led the federal Opposition leader to reference it as part of a "massive crime wave." But criminologists say murder rates have been largely flat over the past two decades.
Parents win battle to have son’s Kwak̓wala name on his birth certificate

Parents win battle to have son’s Kwak̓wala name on his birth certificate

λugʷaləs K’ala’ask Shaw now has his name accurately reflected on the document — the province says other families will be able to do the same
These are all the celebrities you may spot in Vancouver in 2023

These are all the celebrities you may spot in Vancouver in 2023

From famous actors on film sets to singers on tour.
Can sharing graphic videos of death be punishable? B.C. lawyers weigh in

Can sharing graphic videos of death be punishable? B.C. lawyers weigh in

It's time the law adapts to evolving technology, says one B.C. lawyer.
B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

VICTORIA — Foster families in British Columbia will get a monthly pay raise of hundreds of dollars starting April 1.
B.C. composer who won Juno Award for Amanda Todd piece dies

B.C. composer who won Juno Award for Amanda Todd piece dies

Jocelyn Morlock, the Juno award-winning composer who paid tribute to the late Amanda Todd of Port Coquitlam, died on March 27, 2023.
TransLink strikes agreement with developer for Arbutus rental tower

TransLink strikes agreement with developer for Arbutus rental tower

Two properties will be amalgamated to build the 200-unit structure, which includes 40 of those units with below-market rents for 'moderate' income earners.
Frustration, anticipation mark industry response to budget's flight delay fixes

Frustration, anticipation mark industry response to budget's flight delay fixes

MONTREAL — The federal government has air travel on its radar after laying out plans in its budget to speed up airport security screening and reduce flight delays, but industry and advocates remain skeptical.
TransLink annual fare hike gets a green light. Here's how much more you'll pay to ride

TransLink annual fare hike gets a green light. Here's how much more you'll pay to ride

The fare increase will come into effect in July.