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New bill pushes for the reclamation of Indigenous names

New bill pushes for the reclamation of Indigenous names

The bill will allow for the inclusion of symbols and characters used in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis languages on government documents
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Opinion: Sex workers are left out in the cold by Ottawa's unjust conviction amendments

Opinion: Sex workers are left out in the cold by Ottawa's unjust conviction amendments

Experts on the history of sexuality in Canada say recent changes to the Expungement Act don’t go far enough, and they urge Canadians to reject attempts to divide marginalized communities.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada faces deluge of calls to improve ‘suspect’ science

Fisheries and Oceans Canada faces deluge of calls to improve ‘suspect’ science

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is being flooded with calls for change after a parliamentary committee examined how the federal agency conducts, interprets and acts on its own science.
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Majority of Canadians support sexual health and rights, poll finds

Majority of Canadians support sexual health and rights, poll finds

What do you think about where Canada stands on being a leader in advocating for sexual health education and rights?
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Opinion: Money and Numbers

Opinion: Money and Numbers

Judith Gedye gives us a look at the recent Islands Trust budget process, along with another area matter of interest
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New program at CapU caters to budding Indigenous filmmakers

New program at CapU caters to budding Indigenous filmmakers

The program featured 14 filmmakers from Nations across B.C. and Alberta
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'Thousands of cockroaches': Vancouver renter's cockroach infestation spreads to 6 other units

'Thousands of cockroaches': Vancouver renter's cockroach infestation spreads to 6 other units

Yuck!
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B.C. teacher aims to unseat union president over fossil fuel investments

B.C. teacher aims to unseat union president over fossil fuel investments

Jill Maguire is challenging the incumbent president of the BC Teachers' Federation on a campaign to divest the union's $38-billion pension fund from fossil fuels.
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B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. In the lawsuit filed in B.C.
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Bowen’s February home sales – featuring bonus Keats Island purchase

Bowen’s February home sales – featuring bonus Keats Island purchase

February's on-island property sales were the most since last November
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