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B.C. Human Rights office's first public inquiry will examine white supremacy and hate
The first public inquiry from British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will examine white supremacy and the "disturbing surge of hate" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau went into election with healthy lead, survey suggests
New survey results suggest Justin Trudeau's Liberals were clinging to a five-point lead on the eve of the federal election campaign.
Trudeau to visit Rideau Hall today — likely to trigger election
A federal election campaign became all but imminent on Saturday, August 14, 2021, as the office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed plans to visit the Governor General in hopes of triggering a national vote.
Fierce winds a 'direct threat to life'
Winds forecast to fan wildfires over the weekend in British Columbia are a "direct threat to life and property," a BC Wildfire Service official says.
B.C. makes vaccinations mandatory for seniors' care staff
A surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Delta variant is prompting British Columbia health officials to enact mandatory vaccine requirements for all staff and volunteers at long-term care and assisted living sites.
Federal government likely to profit in Air Canada aid deal, PBO suggests
The federal government could make about $177 million over 10 years from a support deal it reached with Air Canada, the parliamentary budget officer said in a report on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
Dogs sniff out COVID n Vancouver health-care facilities
Researchers in Vancouver are working to unleash a new weapon they hope will defeat the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
