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B.C. contraceptive patch lawsuit can proceed, appeal court rules

B.C. contraceptive patch lawsuit can proceed, appeal court rules

B.C.'s Court of Appeal has greenlighted a lawsuit against two pharmaceutical companies. It's alleged the EVRA birth control patch caused a blood clot.
Letter: Laughter really is the best medicine

Letter: Laughter really is the best medicine

Vancouver COVID condo party host banned from investment industry

Vancouver COVID condo party host banned from investment industry

Mohammad Movassaghi can no longer work as an investment advisor or broker in Canada.
In B.C., ER doctor says patients are attempting suicide over climate anxiety

In B.C., ER doctor says patients are attempting suicide over climate anxiety

As researchers set out to surveil the growing toll climate change is having on the mental health of Canadians, some in B.C. are warning climate distress is already leading to suicide attempts.
Abbotsford hog-farm activists call criminal charges 'a mockery of justice'

Abbotsford hog-farm activists call criminal charges 'a mockery of justice'

The 'Excelsior 4' are in pre-trial facing 21 combined charges of break and enter and criminal mischief in relation to a large protest at Abbotsford’s Excelsior Hog Farm in 2019.
Most Canadians are unprepared for future natural disasters, study finds

Most Canadians are unprepared for future natural disasters, study finds

Many Canadians are either unaware of the specific risks to their community or not concerned about them.
Many young new Canadians may be leaving the country: survey

Many young new Canadians may be leaving the country: survey

The survey found that most Canadians have a much more positive outlook on Canada's immigration policy than do new Canadian immigrants. The main source of worry? Lack of leadership and high costs of living.
To retain immigrants, decision-makers must address systemic failures

To retain immigrants, decision-makers must address systemic failures

Even with a record-setting 405,000 new immigrants into the country in 2021, the pandemic has highlighted not only how crucial immigrants are but the systemic failures in properly addressing their needs.
Program to protect abused migrant workers retraumatizes many

Program to protect abused migrant workers retraumatizes many

Advocates have found that government officers in the program have lacked sensitivity and awareness when dealing with abused workers, saying there seems to be confusion about how the government defines and interprets abuse.
Decolonizing your grown-up bookshelf

Decolonizing your grown-up bookshelf

Here's a list of five books that feature Indigenous authors and illustrators