Canada News » British Columbia News Canada » British Columbia » Social: Social media sites pushing self-harm content, says mother of B.C. teen who died
The grieving mother from British Columbia has issued an emotional call for change, including a push for the regulation of self-harm and suicide-promoting content targeting minors, and independent ...
News Canada » British Columbia » Social: B.C. Pride crosswalk vandalism leads to charges against politician as anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rises
Amrit Birring is among two men facing mischief charges after police allege a rainbow crosswalk in Surrey was spray-painted during a protest. The incident comes amid rising concern over anti-2SLGBTQIA+ ...
News Canada » British Columbia » Social: Canada Re-Criminalizes Public Drug Use in British Columbia
A province that was a global pioneer in harm reduction took a step back after a political backlash. By Ian Austen Reporting from Ottawa The government of Canada on Tuesday walked back part of a ...
News Canada » British Columbia » Social: Residents, pilots face off over noise concerns at Qualicum Beach Airport
Tensions over a small community airport on mid-Vancouver Island were kicked up a notch this week after false rumours about its forthcoming demise were spread on social media, highlighting ongoing ...
News Canada » British Columbia » Social: Before Mass Killing, Mental Breakdowns and Online Violent Extremism
The suspect in the British Columbia shooting had long been posting about mental health problems, substance abuse and a fascination with weapons and online violence. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Aric ...
News Canada » British Columbia » Social: Canada’s multicultural success story is built on class inequalities, not just cultural differences
The ‘Canadian Dream’ works for some immigrants and not others because of the hidden role of socioeconomic class.