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B.C. parenting expert wants Canada to repeal the section of the Criminal Code that makes spanking legal

B.C. parenting expert wants Canada to repeal the section of the Criminal Code that makes spanking legal

"We really, really need to move this needle," says Danielle Dionne with the No Violence for Kids Canada Action Group.
Ukrainians fleeing violence now eligible for 'immediate' MSP coverage

Ukrainians fleeing violence now eligible for 'immediate' MSP coverage

The B.C. government is introducing day-of-arrival MSP coverage for Ukrainians coming to the province with visas.
Photos: Here's what a marmot looks like

Photos: Here's what a marmot looks like

Yellow-bellied marmot spotted in the Squamish Estuary.
'I didn’t tell my wife for a few days': Metro Vancouver man keeps massive lotto win a secret

'I didn’t tell my wife for a few days': Metro Vancouver man keeps massive lotto win a secret

The retired bus driver wanted to make sure it was correct.
Opinion: Performers need their audiences back

Opinion: Performers need their audiences back

Live events without a live audience are just the worst for the performers. We need you. We need to hear your reactions. Without you we are nothing.
Opinion: Cancel culture’s latest era as cruel as ever

Opinion: Cancel culture’s latest era as cruel as ever

It turns out that Jordan Peterson is not a right-wing extremist nor a hatemonger. He is an intellectual who values free speech and honest dialogue.
Analyzing sex differences in health research is important, UBC study finds

Analyzing sex differences in health research is important, UBC study finds

Overlooking sex differences in health research has its consequences
Opinion: If Elon Musk succeeds in his Twitter takeover, it would restrict, rather than promote, free speech

Opinion: If Elon Musk succeeds in his Twitter takeover, it would restrict, rather than promote, free speech

Elon Musk’s attempt to take over Twitter uses free speech as the motivation, but research shows that unregulated online spaces result in increased harassment for marginalized users.
Whistler Creekside’s Red Chair, gondola cabins to go up for sale

Whistler Creekside’s Red Chair, gondola cabins to go up for sale

Sale starts Friday, May 6 at 9 a.m.
UBC SkyTrain stations identified but 'elephant in the room' remains

UBC SkyTrain stations identified but 'elephant in the room' remains

Stops at MacDonald, Alma, Jericho and UBC bus loop will form the base of any further business case for the UBC SkyTrain extension.