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Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up camp at a second university in British Columbia, with tents going up on a field at the University of Victoria.In an Instagram post, Free Palestine BC says protesters are demanding the university “divest from all investments” connected to companies with Israeli business interests.The university says in a brief statement that the protesters have set up a “small encampment” in the quad of the Victoria campus.
May 1, 2024 - 15:01 | | The Globe and Mail
In a first-of-its-kind case, a B.C. tribunal has ruled on a dispute involving the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, awarding damages and issuing orders that the photos be destroyed and taken offline.
May 1, 2024 - 15:00 | Lisa Steacy | CTV News - Canada
A Transportation Safety Board report says experience, recent training and safety equipment were key factors in a pilot surviving the crash of a firefighting plane south of Cranbrook in August 2022.The report says the pilot was alone in the Air Tractor AT-802A aircraft and had just finished his eighth water drop when the engine suddenly lost power, with no time to recover because of the low altitude.The report says the pilot couldn’t quickly diagnose the problem, so focused instead on the emergency landing, and managing the aircraft’s speed and rate of descent to ensure he would reach a...
May 1, 2024 - 14:34 | | The Globe and Mail
The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium.
May 1, 2024 - 14:32 | Naomi Barghiel | Global News - Canada
The costs of food, care and veterinary services are forcing pet owners to make some difficult decisions about their furry companions.
May 1, 2024 - 14:30 | Sam Thompson | Global News - Canada
The first seniors to register with the new federal dental care plan can now start submitting claims.
May 1, 2024 - 14:25 | The Canadian Press | CTV News - Canada
