British Columbia

Protesters set up Gaza encampments at two more B.C. universities

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Protesters set up Gaza encampments at two more B.C. universities

Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up encampments at two more British Columbia universities, as a wave of demonstrations at North American post-secondary institutions continued to spread. The University of Victoria confirmed Wednesday that a protest site had been established on campus, saying the school was “taking a calm and thoughtful approach” to minimizing disruptions stemming from … Read more

Bail reform a ‘significant step’ but not enough, B.C. critics say

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Bail reform a ‘significant step’ but not enough, B.C. critics say

Stiffer new Canadian bail conditions are a “significant step” towards improving public safety, but more work is required say some B.C. police, women’s advocates and municipal leaders. Amendments to the Criminal Code under Bill C-48 are now in effect, which require certain accused criminals to prove why they should be granted bail, rather than the … Read more