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Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

The commissioners are looking at whether valid and meaningful consent is being obtained for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

A young Ukrainian couple has found safety in Vancouver as nightmares persist of their home country left in ruin by Russia's military invasion.
Droves of pandemic puppies being seized and surrendered, says BC SPCA

Droves of pandemic puppies being seized and surrendered, says BC SPCA

With demand dropping, many backyard breeders in B.C. are unable to sell their puppies. This has resulted in more seizures and surrenders, says the animal welfare organization.
Charity sounds alarm over scam involving reusable grocery bags

Charity sounds alarm over scam involving reusable grocery bags

It began in July 2022 when the society was approached by a representative of a company called Konect Media and offered advertising space on 10,000 reusable grocery bags for $1,500.
Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

The change to the Mental Health Act, effective immediately, means patients and police no longer need to face possible hours-long waits for a physician.
Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Over 100 shark and ray species were recently added to an international treaty, known as the CITES list, to protect them from the threat of unsustainable and illegal trade.
'Highest percentage': Over a third of Canadians have lost their luggage while travelling

'Highest percentage': Over a third of Canadians have lost their luggage while travelling

“Even if you do get your lost or delayed baggage returned to you, it could be days without your gear, forcing you to fork out extra for vital travel essentials."
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall on air fryers due to burn hazard

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall on air fryers due to burn hazard

Check your air fryer.
Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

It will be easier for Iranians to extend their stay rather than go home to a regime with no respect for human rights.
B.C. boat master fined $25,000 in urchin diver's 'tragic' death

B.C. boat master fined $25,000 in urchin diver's 'tragic' death

Andrew Connor Brown was an occupational scuba diver employed as a red sea urchin harvester on the vessel Diver City.