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Burnaby job ad for cleaning human poop raises questions about fair wages for dirty jobs

“Agree to clean dog poop, human poop, and vomit,” stated the first line of the job notice posted on Reddit. The job ad listed a wage of $16 per hour.

Apr 25, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Remote work second only to wages for some federal workers on picket line

The federal government has proposed to jointly review its current remote directive with unions

Apr 25, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Priest sexual abuse alleged in northern B.C. diocese lawsuit

It's alleged Father Emile Jungbluth sexually assaulted a child between 1971 and 1977.

Apr 25, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Update: Vancouver police say 'violent' man wanted Canada-wide back in custody

He was re-arrested Monday (April 24).

Apr 24, 2023 3:21 PM Read more >

B.C. company from Bridgemark case admits misrepresentations

Junior B.C. mining company from the Bridgemark consulting case sold $6.3 million worth of shares in 2018 only to hand the consultants who bought those shares $5 million worth of consulting contracts, without proper disclosures made.

Apr 24, 2023 2:24 PM Read more >

'Not a victimless crime': Campbell River man gets 13 months for possessing child sex-abuse images

Leslie Harold Hamilton is prohibited from attending public parks, swimming pools, daycares, school grounds, playgrounds or community centres for five years.

Apr 24, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

BC Hydro cryptic about crypto mining electricity use

BC Hydro censored load statistics about crypto mining, coal mining and chemicals from a November 2022 briefing note

Apr 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

VICTORIA — A snapshot of bail hearings in British Columbia shows only about a quarter of repeat offenders were kept in custody until their trial for violent offences.

Apr 24, 2023 12:48 PM Read more >

'Oh my goodness': Cougar seen with dead deer in B.C. family's driveway

At least two cougar sightings were reported near Royal Roads University in Colwood on Sunday morning.

Apr 24, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous leaders want changes to B.C. cannabis laws, others call for level playing field

"First Nations businesses also continue to be challenged by excessive taxation and onerous regulations," said BC Assembly of First Nations in a statement.

Apr 23, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >