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Court approves $2M payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

Court approves $2M payout in TikTok data collection lawsuit

The settlement comes after two lawsuits claimed the popular social media app illegally collected and commercialized personal data from its Canadian users.
International students struggle with COVID, inflation

International students struggle with COVID, inflation

International students are not only more vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic, but they are also excluded from most government support and financial relief programs, which is why food banks are seeing more of them needing their services.
B.C. nurse disciplined after hitting hospital visitor with umbrella

B.C. nurse disciplined after hitting hospital visitor with umbrella

The nurse has since completed coursework in professionalism and anger management, according to the B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives.
Indigenous studies classes to be required for graduation in B.C.

Indigenous studies classes to be required for graduation in B.C.

The new requirement — the first of its kind in Canada — will be in effect for students graduating in the 2023-2024 school year.
B.C. residents shouldn't fear cyberattack talk hitting home, expert says

B.C. residents shouldn't fear cyberattack talk hitting home, expert says

With cyberattacks targeting Ukraine, an expert in B.C. says having a good level of personal cybersecurity is not paranoia but "just good practice."
Canadian airlines grapple with fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine

Canadian airlines grapple with fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine

Canadian airlines, such as Air Canada, have stopped flying over Russia.
B.C. businessman pushes $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward

B.C. businessman pushes $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward

B.C.'s Vikram Bajwa hopes the promise of $50 million will be enough for someone in Putin's inner circle to turn him in to stand trial for war crimes.
Metro Vancouver gas prices are now the highest in North America

Metro Vancouver gas prices are now the highest in North America

Metro Vancouver gas prices have smashed the all-time record-high again. Here's what to expect.
Everything you need to know about Canada's new COVID-19 rules for cruises

Everything you need to know about Canada's new COVID-19 rules for cruises

Cruising season is back and here's how Canada plans to prevent transmission of COVID-19.
B.C. judge limits mother's parenting time due to anti-vax stance

B.C. judge limits mother's parenting time due to anti-vax stance

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled the unvaccinated status of the mother and her partner puts the child at an increased risk of illness.