B.C. Supreme Court blocks public drug use ban

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 29, 2023 2:53 pm Updated December 29, 2023 3:31 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances. The ruling in favour of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association imposes a temporary injunction … Read more

Iran ramping up brutality with world’s eyes on Gaza, advocates warn

It’s been 10 weeks since the Israel-Hamas war began and in that time, Iran has seen an upsurge in atrocities, particularly against minorities. Some Iranian-Canadians believe the regime is ramping up brutality against its own people as the world’s attention is focused on the Middle East. “Since October in particular, there has been such an … Read more

B.C. planning changes to honour 12-year-old sextortion victim: Eby

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 21, 2023 6:17 pm Updated December 21, 2023 6:19 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Premier David Eby says an emotional conversation with the father of a 12-year-old British Columbia boy who killed himself after falling prey to online sextortion has prompted him to push … Read more