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Six Canadian children to return from Syrian detention without their mother: advocates

Six Canadian children to return from Syrian detention without their mother: advocates

OTTAWA — Six Canadian children are set to leave a Syrian prison camp and fly to Canada without their mother who cannot come with them because federal officials have not completed her security assessment, advocates for the family say.
He’s one of the greatest villains in Canadian sports history. But this Coquitlam historian has a new take

He’s one of the greatest villains in Canadian sports history. But this Coquitlam historian has a new take

Josef Kompalla, a referee in the 1972 Summit Series between Canadian NHLers and the Soviet Union, was attacked by Canadian players and officials and accused of favouring the Russians
What makes this 1929 "catalogue home" in New West worth saving?

What makes this 1929 "catalogue home" in New West worth saving?

Preserving history: A “catalogue” house in Moody Park will be restored as part of a townhouse project
For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

"Canada should use the global carbon market framework to build a stronger Canadian natural gas sector and a cleaner world."
B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

Nurses Bargaining Association says agreement includes "record-setting compensation" and a "groundbreaking commitment" to support mandatory nurse-patient ratios.
Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

"Having flown three times, I consider myself blessed beyond any reasonable expectation in life." 
B.C. Mountie sues anti-COVID mandate protester over YouTube videos

B.C. Mountie sues anti-COVID mandate protester over YouTube videos

Const. Conrad Erbes privately filed a lawsuit for $35,000 in small claims court last week.
B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

More than 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government.
Birth control covered by PharmaCare in B.C. starting today

Birth control covered by PharmaCare in B.C. starting today

British Columbians now have access to free prescription contraceptives. As of April 1, PharmaCare will pay for many different types of birth control for any B.C. resident, making British Columbia the first province in Canada to cover these costs.
These New West news stories will help restore your faith in humanity

These New West news stories will help restore your faith in humanity

It's not all doom and gloom out there. Here are a dozen of our favourite stories from March to prove it.