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Survey points to refugee bias among Canadians

Survey points to refugee bias among Canadians

Canadian support for welcoming in a limited number of Syrians was approximately half of the support now for bringing in an unlimited number of Ukrainians, states a new study
More people seeking judicial intervention with immigration applications

More people seeking judicial intervention with immigration applications

Given that people have paid processing fees, they are legally owed a public duty to have their applications processed within a reasonable time, argues one immigration lawyer
Horgan's push for permanent daylight saving time ignores health concerns, says sleep expert

Horgan's push for permanent daylight saving time ignores health concerns, says sleep expert

A B.C. researcher says the move to permanent daylight saving time could contribute to us losing sleeping.
Canadian women do 50% more unpaid housework than men, finds StatsCan

Canadian women do 50% more unpaid housework than men, finds StatsCan

According to Statistics Canada, unpaid housework in 2019 was worth over $860 billion in Canada, with women doing an average of 15 hours per week compared to 10 hours for men.
Video/Photos: Dogs rescued from ‘dire situations’ arrive at YVR on Wednesday night

Video/Photos: Dogs rescued from ‘dire situations’ arrive at YVR on Wednesday night

U.S.-based non-profit saves dogs from the dog meat trade, puppy mills and the streets. 
B.C. scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells, offer infertile couples hope

B.C. scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells, offer infertile couples hope

“We are really excited about this,” says the lead researcher.
International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

The road to gaining permanent residence is not an easy one for international students, though it's often depicted as such by unscrupulous immigration consultants
Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Discrimination in Canada’s health-care system is not a new conversation
Three charged in Vancouver illegal gaming house bust

Three charged in Vancouver illegal gaming house bust

Two of the men charged for allegedly setting up and operating an illegal gaming establishment are from Burnaby. The other is from Vancouver.
These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

As B.C. vacancy rates rise and fall, some struggle to find a home.