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Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada

A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In

OCDSB supervisor salary hits $350,000

An OCDSB education supervisor's compensation package has surged to nearly $350,000, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in Ontario's school system.

Supreme Court rejects BC ostrich cull appeal

Canada's Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal in the controversial British Columbia ostrich case, ending a years-long legal battle over the mass culling of hundreds of birds.

Supreme Court Decides Fate of BC's Ostriches

The future of dozens of ostriches at a controversial BC farm hangs in the balance as Canada's highest court prepares to rule on whether the birds should be culled or spared.

CFIA Manual: Sitting on Ostriches for Lethal Injection

As BC awaits a decision on ostrich farming, a CFIA training manual reveals shocking euthanasia methods including sitting on the large birds to administer lethal drugs, sparking animal welfare concerns.

Massive Fuel Spill After BC Train Derailment

Emergency crews respond to major environmental incident as over 12,000 litres of diesel fuel contaminates BC interior following train derailment near Tabor Mountain.

Ontario bypasses public hearings on education power bill

The Ford government is using a legislative maneuver to fast-track controversial education legislation without public hearings, including a bill that would significantly expand the education minister's authority over school boards.

X Corp fights $100K BC fine in intimate image case

Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is taking legal action against a British Columbia tribunal decision that fined the company $100,000 for failing to remove intimate images. Discover the details of this landmark digital privacy case.

BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand

British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.

Vancouver Island team preps 5th Ukraine aid mission

A dedicated humanitarian team from Vancouver Island is gearing up for their fifth emergency mission to Ukraine, delivering critical medical supplies and support to frontline communities devastated by ongoing conflict.

NS School Enrollment Stabilizes, Halifax & CSAP Grow

New data reveals Nova Scotia's public school enrollment has stabilized province-wide, but Halifax Regional Centre for Education and the francophone board continue to see significant student population increases, highlighting shifting demographic trends.

Toxic Forever Chemicals Found in B.C. Sea Otters

Groundbreaking research reveals alarming levels of PFAS chemicals in sea otters along British Columbia's coast, signaling widespread contamination of marine environments and potential threats to wildlife health.

BC Government, First Nations in Land Rights Talks

Top-level meetings unfold in British Columbia as provincial ministers and First Nations leaders address escalating tensions surrounding Indigenous land rights and resource management.

Vancouver Home Sales Drop 14% in October

Greater Vancouver's housing market shows significant cooling as October sales drop sharply while inventory grows. Discover what's driving the market shift and what it means for buyers and sellers.

Young Moose Trapped Behind Fence Freed by BC RCMP

A heartwarming wildlife rescue unfolded in British Columbia as RCMP officers successfully freed a young moose trapped behind a fence. The dramatic operation required careful coordination and expertise.

BC Artist Paints Strangers' Sources of Happiness

A Vancouver Island woman is spreading happiness across British Columbia by creating personalized paintings of what brings joy to complete strangers in her unique social art project.

Amazon fined $10K in BC delivery definition case

A British Columbia court case has resulted in a $10,000 fine against Amazon and established a crucial legal definition for delivery services that could impact e-commerce across Canada.

Globe and Mail Wins Four Jack Webster Awards

Celebrating journalistic excellence in British Columbia, The Globe and Mail secured four major victories at the 2023 Jack Webster Awards, including the coveted Journalist of the Year.

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