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A former B.C. massage therapist has been disciplined for launching a “campaign of retribution” against a woman who posted a negative review about him online, then repeatedly insulted staff at his professional college after an investigation was launched into his behaviour. Jeremy Jakobsze also ‘repeatedly insulted and derided’ staff at …

The recent homeless count in Greater Vancouver shows the continued impact of residential schools on survivors and their families, advocates and support workers say. 33% of respondents are Indigenous, 64% report having lived or generational residential school experience. The recent homeless count in Greater Vancouver shows the continued impact of …

On Saturday, the moon is going to take a bite out of the sun. Just how much depends on where you are in the country. Viewers will need special solar glasses to safely view event On Saturday, the moon is going to take a bite out of the sun. Just …

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday that military flights to evacuate Canadians from Israel to Athens will begin this week. Meanwhile, Ottawa is working on a way to get Canadians who can’t make it to Tel Aviv out of Gaza and the West Bank, possibly through Jordan.  Families confirm …

Canada’s oil production is set to jump by about 10 per cent over the next year and become one of the largest sources of increased supply around the world.  Big boost in output could be the ‘last hurrah’ for oilsands, says analyst. Canada’s oil production is set to jump by …

The New Democratic Party of Canada has released its list of 60 “priority” resolutions up for debate at this weekend’s party convention in Hamilton, Ont. — and none of them touch on the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  “Prioritized” resolutions will be debated during three-day convention in Hamilton, Ont. The New Democratic …

The owners of the store at Tipton Gas Bar in Lake Cowichan, B.C., were baffled when a black bear walked in and stole a bag of gummy bears.  The incident at the Vancouver Island store is just one among growing instances of bear encounters in B.C. Watch a black bear …

The Saskatchewan government will introduce Bill 137, the Parental Bill of Rights, on Thursday morning and invoke the notwithstanding clause.  Government plans for 40 hours of debate on bill through next week. The Saskatchewan government will introduce Bill 137, the Parental Bill of Rights, on Thursday morning and invoke the …

Many people from other parts of the Americas reflect on their identity in the month of October, also known as Latin American Heritage Month in Canada. Karla Martínez Pomier, originally from Havana and now living in Hamilton, is one of them.  October marks Latin American Heritage Month in Canada and …

A Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil project that came close to being abandoned during the global pandemic is now racing toward the finish line, with uncertainty replaced by optimism.  Massive concrete structure in Argentia is now 83% complete, with nearly 1,000 workers on the job. A Newfoundland and Labrador offshore …