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Record-setting year for birth tourism in B.C. prior to pandemic

Record-setting year for birth tourism in B.C. prior to pandemic

Federal Liberal government appears to have made no progress to better understand and address birth tourism, but COVID-19 is temporarily curbing the practice
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New West masseur arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting client

New West masseur arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting client

The New Westminster Police Department says it arrested an adult male masseur after an allegation of sexual assault during a massage.
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From 'seaman' to 'sailor': Royal Canadian Navy introduces gender neutral change to junior ranks

From 'seaman' to 'sailor': Royal Canadian Navy introduces gender neutral change to junior ranks

Title changes are scheduled to come into effect in September
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Vancouver mother launches anti-racism library after young son faces racism in class

Vancouver mother launches anti-racism library after young son faces racism in class

Aisha Kiani and her son Rakim have gotten their books into schools across Vancouver
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What’s good for the goose (students) is not good for the gander (politicians)

What’s good for the goose (students) is not good for the gander (politicians)

All indications are B.C. politicians will continue to avoid the B.C. Legislature by conducting meetings remotely, while also sending children and teachers into classrooms with no physical distancing among cohorts
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Report urges expediting George Massey Tunnel replacement

Report urges expediting George Massey Tunnel replacement

Last year Metro Vancouver mayors voted in favour of an eight-lane immersed tunnel, but the provincial government still had the final say.
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Nominate a B.C. family and they could win a $15k home window renovation courtesy of Centra Windows

Nominate a B.C. family and they could win a $15k home window renovation courtesy of Centra Windows

Centra Cares Foundation wants to make a house feel like a home with a windows upgrade for a deserving B.C. family through their fourth consecutive Home Renovation contest.
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Canadians' views on residential schools 'significantly different' than when they were students

Canadians' views on residential schools 'significantly different' than when they were students

In November 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an apology to residential school survivors in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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B.C. seniors advocate launches survey on COVID visits in care homes

B.C. seniors advocate launches survey on COVID visits in care homes

B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie has launched a survey asking long-term-care and assisted-living residents and their families about their experiences with COVID-19 restrictions.
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Anmore more seeks ‘aggressive’ action against pilot who choppered into massive party

Anmore more seeks ‘aggressive’ action against pilot who choppered into massive party

Fearing a repeat event, Mayor John McEwen wants more details about punishment for pilots who landed helicopters at house party in the village last year
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