Highlights

Canada has become a destination of choice for human smugglers and the people who pay them for perilous passages to safety.

The Russian Embassy in Canada is active in spreading disinformation and promoting the Russian perspective on the events taking place in Ukraine.

“This Budget will make it easier for the skilled immigrants that our economy needs to make Canada their home, and to do the jobs they are trained for”—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

Experts warned today that British Columbia is putting people at risk by lifting protective measures as the BA2 subvariant brings a second, unpredictable Omicron wave in the province.

Dozens of people were stuck riding a SkyTrain car April 9 after someone let off bear spray at a station and jumped off the carriage before doors closed.

A lack of evidence about where a pipe blockage was had led B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal to dismiss most of a Vancouver strata owner's $10,050 claim against his strata corporation.

But fewer than 40% of elementary-school-aged children in B.C. are fully vaccinated.

Also extended is the deadline to apply for permanent licensing of patios.

An Abbotsford man's prison time was cut from five years to four. B.C.'s Court of Appeal took into consideration his youth and prospects for rehabilitation.

Enabling passengers to prove vaccination status using paper documents would be one way that this stress could be relieved.