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B.C. Premier Opposes Federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program Expansion
Politicscbc22d ago

B.C. Premier Opposes Federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program Expansion

British Columbia Premier David Eby has indicated he will not support the federal government's plan to temporarily expand allowances for temporary foreign workers for rural employers. Eby argues that a pathway to permanent residency should be prioritized instead of increasing temporary worker programs.

B.C.'s move to end time changes sparks cross-Canada conversation
Politicscbc1mo ago

B.C.'s move to end time changes sparks cross-Canada conversation

British Columbia’s move to permanent daylight time has reignited conversations across the country about scrapping biannual time changes. After B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday that most of the province will change its clocks for the last time this weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said it’s time to consider following suit. Other provinces say discussions are happening.

Italian Diplomatic Activities Worldwide
WorldANSA1mo ago

Italian Diplomatic Activities Worldwide

Italian ambassadors are actively engaged in various diplomatic efforts worldwide, including visits to Canada, meetings in Estonia, cultural greetings in Vietnam, archaeological visits in Iraq, legal cooperation with Brazil, support for a Ghanaian striker, economic cooperation in Ukraine, aid delivery in Mozambique, hospital visits in Argentina, and participation in a start-up program in Tunisia.

Two Arrested and Charged in Death of Anti-Iranian Regime Activist in Canada
WorldNYTcbc25d ago2 sources

Two Arrested and Charged in Death of Anti-Iranian Regime Activist in Canada

A man and a woman have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Masood Masjoody, an anti-Iranian regime activist who went missing weeks ago in British Columbia. Authorities described the incident as targeted, with the suspects and victim known to each other.

A minute with: Koula Hadjitooulou, author, poet
Culturecyprus-mail27d ago

A minute with: Koula Hadjitooulou, author, poet

Where do you live?I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with my husband and our rescue dog, Cheetah. What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt with half a banana, almonds, walnuts, dates, and muesli. Whole grain toast, a boiled egg, and coffee. Describe your perfect dayHave breakfast, take Cheetah out for her walk, and immerse myself […]

Family Sues OpenAI Over School Shooting in Canada
TechnologyAPReutersBBC+13NYTThe Guardianglobe-and-maille-figaroirozhlastelextvn24morgunbladid+5 more29d ago16 sources

Family Sues OpenAI Over School Shooting in Canada

A family is suing OpenAI, alleging fatal negligence after the company banned a Canadian school shooter's ChatGPT account but failed to alert authorities, claiming the shooter used the AI tool to plan the attack, with the lawsuit specifically stating OpenAI knew about the massacre plans and did not…

New Yorker's First Impressions of Vancouver
CultureBusiness Insider1mo ago

New Yorker's First Impressions of Vancouver

A Business Insider reporter shares her experiences and observations from her first visit to Vancouver, British Columbia, highlighting seven surprising aspects of the Canadian city.