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BC Civil Liberties Association revokes award granted to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

BC Civil Liberties Association revokes award granted to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

VANCOUVER — Another award has been stripped from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, the former judge, law professor and British Columbia representative for children and youth, whose claims of Indigenous ancestry have been discredited.
Alberta agency to conduct independent probe of B.C. RCMP Prince George detachment

Alberta agency to conduct independent probe of B.C. RCMP Prince George detachment

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will lead a probe into allegations of historic misconduct by members of the Prince George RCMP detachment, and the failure of the force to act on the complaint
New study finds crisis pregnancy centres have anti-abortion agendas

New study finds crisis pregnancy centres have anti-abortion agendas

The study found when pregnant clients visit a CPC they are often receiving medical misinformation.
Massive bird-sized ant fossil found in Princeton part of puzzle unlocking how ancient life spread

Massive bird-sized ant fossil found in Princeton part of puzzle unlocking how ancient life spread

A Princeton woman who discovered the fossil of a giant, ancient ant, the first of it kind found in Canada, has contributed to new questions in research.
'We're obviously losing trees': Saanich looks at planting 10,000 trees a year

'We're obviously losing trees': Saanich looks at planting 10,000 trees a year

The current target is 2,000 trees a year, but a report on the state of the urban forest says that’s not enough. Half the trees planted each year are replacements as a result of new development.
Alberta team to investigate Prince George RCMP

Alberta team to investigate Prince George RCMP

The Prince George RCMP is under investigation over allegations its members were sexually abusing Indigenous girls 20 years ago.
Canfor hopes for quick solution to repurpose Taylor mill site

Canfor hopes for quick solution to repurpose Taylor mill site

'A good facility in a good location,' says Canfor Pulp president
B.C. provides list of birth-control methods to be covered

B.C. provides list of birth-control methods to be covered

List of options, including brand names, includes everything from oral contraceptives to copper and hormonal intrauterine devices commonly called IUDs, hormonal injections and the morning-after pill.
B.C. court greenlights Catholic school sexual abuse class action

B.C. court greenlights Catholic school sexual abuse class action

The case involves two Metro Vancouver Catholic schools and allegations of abuse by Christian Brothers from Newfoundland and Labrador’s notorious Mount Cashel Orphanage.
A pedestrian in Fort St. John, B.C., killed by snow clearing equipment

A pedestrian in Fort St. John, B.C., killed by snow clearing equipment

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A man has died in northeastern British Columbia after being hit by a piece of equipment used for snow clearing. The pedestrian was on a street in a business area of Fort St. John when he was hit Monday.
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