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New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is joining most major jurisdictions in North America with the introduction of a whistleblower program aimed at catching bad actors in the investment industry
B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment. 
Burnaby Olympic boxing medallist denies assault allegation

Burnaby Olympic boxing medallist denies assault allegation

"I didn't hit him or anything," Dale Walters said. "I just got up in his face and said, 'Get out of my house.'"
'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

The BC SPCA said it's prepared to launch an investigation after Animal Justice released a video alleging animal cruelty on an Abbotsford, B.C., pig farm.
Treasured Christmas archway not to be returned to B.C. woman, tribunal rules

Treasured Christmas archway not to be returned to B.C. woman, tribunal rules

"This is a dispute about ownership of a Christmas decoration."
Opinion: Effective climate action requires us to abandon viewing our efforts as a 'sacrifice'

Opinion: Effective climate action requires us to abandon viewing our efforts as a 'sacrifice'

Climate action should be framed not as a sacrifice but as an investment that can generate economic savings and improve human and ecosystem health today.
B.C. researchers find 31 new 'designer drugs' in illicit market

B.C. researchers find 31 new 'designer drugs' in illicit market

The scientists built a new tool to identify hard-to-detect 'designer drugs' so public health bodies can prioritize what to test amid a flood of new drugs.
Eight cases of salmonella linked to imported cantaloupes in B.C.

Eight cases of salmonella linked to imported cantaloupes in B.C.

Symptoms of the illness include diarrhea, abdominal pain and sometimes fever, nausea and vomiting.
Armed B.C. police took down 10-year-old boy, lawsuit claims

Armed B.C. police took down 10-year-old boy, lawsuit claims

Lawsuit claims a complaint of a boy with scissors drew officers with "a shotgun, Tasers, riot gear and other visible weapons."
Alleged fake nurse has first B.C. in-person court date

Alleged fake nurse has first B.C. in-person court date

Crown wants case management judge to keep resolution discussions on course after multiple defence lawyers.