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Spy agency CSIS allegedly gave oil companies surveillance data about pipeline protesters

Spy agency CSIS allegedly gave oil companies surveillance data about pipeline protesters

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association released documents from CSIS suggesting the spy agency illegally spied on Indigenous groups and environmentalists opposed to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project.
This sacred Canadian place is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site

This sacred Canadian place is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site

An ancient sacred place in Alberta, Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi, is the latest Canadian entry to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Vancouver Police apprehend high-risk sex offender who didn't return to halfway house

Vancouver Police apprehend high-risk sex offender who didn't return to halfway house

Authorities in Vancouver have arrested a high-risk sex offender who failed to return to his halfway house last Tuesday night.
Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States due to earthquakes in the Searles Valley in California.
Memorial held for members of Surrey's homeless community who have died

Memorial held for members of Surrey's homeless community who have died

Former residents of a tent encampment in Surrey, B.C., gathered Sunday to remember community members who have died.
B.C.'s online crime reporting tool expands in Metro Vancouver

B.C.'s online crime reporting tool expands in Metro Vancouver

The Richmond detachment of the B.C. RCMP has made the Online Crime Reporting Tool public, following Surrey’s launch last month.
Controversial statue removed from its spot in New Westminster

Controversial statue removed from its spot in New Westminster

The statue of Judge Matthew Begbie was removed from its spot in New Westminster this weekend.
A B.C. pride society is calling for a federal ban on conversion therapy

A B.C. pride society is calling for a federal ban on conversion therapy

The Tri-Cities Pride Society has sent an open letter to several MLAs and MPs across the region calling on government at all levels to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ people.
Vancouver electronics recycler Free Geek issues plea for donations

Vancouver electronics recycler Free Geek issues plea for donations

An East Vancouver-based non-profit organization dedicated to reusing and recycling unwanted computers and electronics is in danger of closing its doors this summer.
Burnaby punk rocker/politician Joe Keithley starts music charity for kids

Burnaby punk rocker/politician Joe Keithley starts music charity for kids

Punk rock legend Joe Keithley of the world-renown D.O.A. – he’s also a newly elected city councillor - wants to help Burnaby children who want to play music, but who can’t afford instruments or lessons. Joe Keithley, lead singer of D.O.A.