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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
Building housing iconic New Westminster burger joint on sale for millions

Building housing iconic New Westminster burger joint on sale for millions

Zoning could allow for a tower up to 30 storeys near a SkyTrain station.
Near-zero circulation of influenza in B.C. for second season in row

Near-zero circulation of influenza in B.C. for second season in row

Another year, another season without the flu
'Fix it': B.C. articling students say they're underpaid and overworked

'Fix it': B.C. articling students say they're underpaid and overworked

"The work environments could be cutthroat and demeaning," said one articling student.
B.C. second only to Ontario to report more hate crimes in 2020

B.C. second only to Ontario to report more hate crimes in 2020

Hate crimes targeting race or ethnicity nearly doubled in year one of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Record year for Vancouver port volumes, but North Shore commodities down

Record year for Vancouver port volumes, but North Shore commodities down

Climate change and war are whipsawing Canada's commodities