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North Van artist helps spread the joy with portrait of Bhangra-dancing sensation

North Van artist helps spread the joy with portrait of Bhangra-dancing sensation

Artist Emily Rubin, who was inspired by a Bhangra-dancing Yukoner’s message of joy, has been getting some of those good vibes returned after thousands of people responded to her artwork posted on social media.
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Opinion: Pope Francis's apology for residential schools doesn't acknowledge institutional responsibility

Opinion: Pope Francis's apology for residential schools doesn't acknowledge institutional responsibility

As a theologian who studies church apologies for historical wrongs, I understand why the Pope was moved to speak this week, but I hope this was not his definitive apology.
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Lack of mask mandate raises concerns, especially as schools set to resume

Lack of mask mandate raises concerns, especially as schools set to resume

The province has seen a slight uptick in cases of a second COVID-19 Omicron variant since many health orders were relaxed, including one that required masks in indoor public spaces, says a member of the B.C. COVID-19 Modelling Group.
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B.C. lawyer facing money-laundering charges awaits hearings

B.C. lawyer facing money-laundering charges awaits hearings

The Law Society of B.C. has yet to schedule a hearing for a B.C. lawyer facing money-laundering charges in Arizona.
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B.C. residential school abuser escaped justice

B.C. residential school abuser escaped justice

Man wanted on 21 charges for sexual, physical abuse against 10 victims fled Canada, RCMP say
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No jail for woman who defaced B.C. Catholic church

No jail for woman who defaced B.C. Catholic church

A woman who pleaded guilty to throwing orange paint on a Catholic church has been given a conditional discharge and a $1,250 fine.
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B.C. tops Quebec and California as EV capital of North America

B.C. tops Quebec and California as EV capital of North America

In B.C., the rate of electric vehicle sales once again leads all other Canadian provinces and all U.S. states, according to a new government report.
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'Data reporting error' to blame for false Metro Vancouver air quality notification

'Data reporting error' to blame for false Metro Vancouver air quality notification

Turns out the notification was wrong.
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'It was magical': More than 70 Bigg's killer whales spotted in one day

'It was magical': More than 70 Bigg's killer whales spotted in one day

A single-day record was broken.
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Vaccination protects children against serious COVID-19 outcomes, B.C. data shows

Vaccination protects children against serious COVID-19 outcomes, B.C. data shows

But B.C.'s pediatric vaccination rate is stuck at 56% for first doses.
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