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Film festival at SFU showcases Indigenous filmmakers

Film festival at SFU showcases Indigenous filmmakers

Fifth annual Skoden Indigenous Film Festival returns on March 31 and April 1.
MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

The bill seeks to forbid ads for sugary food and drinks aimed at kids under 13.
Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

MIAMI — An orca known as Lolita could be heading back to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest, ending more than 50 years of tank captivity, after a deal was struck between the Miami Seaquarium and advocates pushing for her release.
Finance minister defends federal budget to Metro Vancouver business community

Finance minister defends federal budget to Metro Vancouver business community

Finance Minister in Vancouver days after unveiling federal budget
There is snow, thunder and rain in the Metro Vancouver forecast. Here's how long the foul weather might last

There is snow, thunder and rain in the Metro Vancouver forecast. Here's how long the foul weather might last

There is some seriously stormy weather in the forecast...but how long will it last?
As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

OTTAWA — As some vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes miss out on benefits, the Canada Revenue Agency is expected to pilot a new automatic system next year.
EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA plans to lay off six per cent of global staff; no mention of cuts in Canada
Most British Columbians don't oppose the '15-minute city' — even if they don't understand it

Most British Columbians don't oppose the '15-minute city' — even if they don't understand it

Regarded by some as part of an ongoing "war on the car," the concept can be polarizing, and opinions vary across Canada.
Fewer crimes reported on Metro Vancouver's transit system in 2022

Fewer crimes reported on Metro Vancouver's transit system in 2022

Public safety is on the rebound in 2022, according to Metro Vancouver Transit Police crime data.
'It's going to take the community': Yukon faces Canada's worst toxic drug death rate

'It's going to take the community': Yukon faces Canada's worst toxic drug death rate

"Even if we could change the lives of some people in terms of maybe some of their use, I think that would make a world of difference."