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Children's rep tells B.C. to fix 'fiscal discrimination' against Indigenous kids

Children's rep tells B.C. to fix 'fiscal discrimination' against Indigenous kids

VICTORIA — British Columbia's representative for children and youth says the system of funding child welfare services for Indigenous kids is "deeply flawed" and there's an urgent need to overhaul practices to make data accessible and transparent.
Report calls for changes to discriminatory Indigenous child welfare funding in B.C.

Report calls for changes to discriminatory Indigenous child welfare funding in B.C.

‘When we know better, we must do better'
Vancouver's Roller Girl claims traffic ticket violates human rights

Vancouver's Roller Girl claims traffic ticket violates human rights

Vancouver's Roller Girl says she expresses herself as a rollerblader and that her right to freedom of expression was violated when she was ticketed for rollerblading behind a truck.
Lululemon sees strong earnings; expands to tennis, golf clothing

Lululemon sees strong earnings; expands to tennis, golf clothing

Company passes US$6 billion in annual sales for first time
B.C. manages cybersecurity risks posed by staff working from home: audit

B.C. manages cybersecurity risks posed by staff working from home: audit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says the government has effective tools in place to manage cybersecurity risks that could arise from an increase in public service employees working from home during the pandemic.
Safety shoes recalled across Canada - because they're unsafe

Safety shoes recalled across Canada - because they're unsafe

The Mellow Walk Quentin Safety Shoe, according to the federal authority, doesn’t meet protection standards and is an “injury hazard.”
Trudeau says Lower Mainland housing relief measures coming soon

Trudeau says Lower Mainland housing relief measures coming soon

The prime minister is in Vancouver for a multi-day B.C. trip.
B.C. doctor alleged to be opposed to COVID-19 regulations suspended during probe

B.C. doctor alleged to be opposed to COVID-19 regulations suspended during probe

VANCOUVER — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia says it has suspended a doctor from practising while it completes an investigation into allegations that he circumvented COVID-19 public health orders.
City hall won’t comment on costs of hosting 2026 World Cup matches in Vancouver

City hall won’t comment on costs of hosting 2026 World Cup matches in Vancouver

Toronto pegs price tag of hosting five games of international soccer tournament at $290 million.
Trudeau in Vancouver: PM pledges to lower emissions 40% by 2030

Trudeau in Vancouver: PM pledges to lower emissions 40% by 2030

Trudeau attending Globe Forum as part of multi-day trip to B.C.
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