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Maple Leaf flies at protests, the flag is a collective symbol with individual meaning

Maple Leaf flies at protests, the flag is a collective symbol with individual meaning

VANCOUVER — The symbolism attached to national flags often revolves around patriotism, but experts say the Maple Leaf’s prominent appearance at COVID-19 mandate protests comes at a moment of reflection for Canada.
Lawyer says he didn't advise B.C. Speaker on clerk's retirement benefit

Lawyer says he didn't advise B.C. Speaker on clerk's retirement benefit

VANCOUVER — A lawyer says he never specifically advised a former Speaker of British Columbia's legislature about the eligibility of then-clerk Craig James for a retirement allowance that is the subject of a criminal charge. Donald Farquhar told a B.
No vaccine passport means B.C. school events capped at 50% for spectators: minister

No vaccine passport means B.C. school events capped at 50% for spectators: minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia's education minister says capacity at school-based events will be capped at 50 per cent for spectators to provide some physical distancing because proof of vaccination will not be required.
Pacific Salmon Treaty failing to address harvest of struggling B.C. stocks: advocates

Pacific Salmon Treaty failing to address harvest of struggling B.C. stocks: advocates

VANCOUVER — Significant numbers of salmon returning to spawn in British Columbia are being caught in southeast Alaskan fisheries, hindering Canada's efforts to preserve and rebuild stocks that are declining to historic lows, B.C. salmon advocatessay.
Proposed class-action lawsuit in B.C. seeks permanent deletion of sex-work records

Proposed class-action lawsuit in B.C. seeks permanent deletion of sex-work records

VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in British Columbia wants the court to order criminal records related to sex work removed from police information systems nine years after Canada's highest court threw out the laws.
Whistler ski pals reunited, four decades later

Whistler ski pals reunited, four decades later

‘Skiing is a sport that we can do, hopefully, our whole life’
Spirit of Trudeau’s Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott not followed at home

Spirit of Trudeau’s Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott not followed at home

B.C. politicians “participating in the propaganda” with Chinese Communist Party officials, critic says.
Volunteers who supported seniors a lasting legacy of pandemic: B.C. seniors advocate

Volunteers who supported seniors a lasting legacy of pandemic: B.C. seniors advocate

VICTORIA — The advocate for seniors in British Columbia says a rise in volunteer services supporting the elderly has been one of the "brightest lights" throughout the pandemic.
Surrey council wins 'dishonourable mention' in Code of Silence Award

Surrey council wins 'dishonourable mention' in Code of Silence Award

Banning people from City of Surrey council meetings has garnered Mayor Doug McCallum and others the dubious distinction of a dishonourable mention in the annual Code of Silence Awards
Recent growth in Vancouver’s technology sector heightens demand for office space

Recent growth in Vancouver’s technology sector heightens demand for office space

How the city is dodging downtown occupancy woes