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'It’s horrendous': Vancouver traveller says airline offered no 'reasonable alternatives' following bird strike

'It’s horrendous': Vancouver traveller says airline offered no 'reasonable alternatives' following bird strike

The airline has come under fire for similar situations with numerous travellers.
B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that looks to ensure family custody battles over animals can become more pet-friendly. The important role pets play in families will now be considered in amendments to B.C.
Demonstrators hang ‘Frack Free’ banner off Richmond overpass on Monday

Demonstrators hang ‘Frack Free’ banner off Richmond overpass on Monday

Fracking is a practice used in 91 per cent of B.C.'s gas production.
Convicted B.C. killer had loaded gun hidden between buttocks in Richmond shooting

Convicted B.C. killer had loaded gun hidden between buttocks in Richmond shooting

When he had an opportunity to surrender the gun, Robert Kinnear tried to avoid detection by claiming he was concerned about being exposed in public.
Richmond drivers badly needed for cancer patients

Richmond drivers badly needed for cancer patients

The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is trying to recruit 100 volunteer drivers over the next 100 days
Maintenance work to limit Massey Tunnel travel for next several nights

Maintenance work to limit Massey Tunnel travel for next several nights

One tube will be closed each night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Canada's most recent Food Price Report predicted grocery bills for a family of four will be about $1,065 more this year.
Richmond rabbi covering every inch of city ahead of Passover

Richmond rabbi covering every inch of city ahead of Passover

Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman has the task of delivering around 1,300 pieces of matzah unleavened bread before April 5
B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

India’s caste system dividing Hindus was officially abolished in 1950, but the social hierarchy still pervades many aspects of life there. 
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.