A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be “as addictive as possible” for children. In the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court on Friday, the plaintiff identified only as A.B. says her son downloaded Fortnite in 2018 and “developed an…
B.C. Parent Launches Class-Action Lawsuit Against Makers of Fortnite Video Game
BC Parent Launches Class-Action Lawsuit Against Makers of Fortnite Video Game
A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be “as addictive as possible” for children. In the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court on Friday, the plaintiff identified only as A.B. says her son downloaded Fortnite in 2018 and “developed an…
BC Prison Catches Second Pigeon Wearing ‘Backpack’ Likely Smuggling Drugs to Inmates
A pigeon wearing a tiny empty backpack has been captured in a federal prison in British Columbia, which an official says is likely a way for inmates to smuggle drugs. John Randle, the Pacific regional president at the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers, told the Canadian Press that the pigeon was found inside the Matsqui…
17 Wild Horses Shot Dead Near Kamloops, BC, in ‘Disheartening’ Act: RCMP
Authorities in British Columbia are investigating after 17 wild horses were shot in what Mounties are calling a “disheartening act.” The RCMP say in a news release that Tk’emlups Rural RCMP received a report of several dead horses found about 65 kilometres west of Kamloops, near Walhachin, B.C., on Friday. Police say the RCMP’s Forensic Identification…
Eight Skunks Found Dead in Metro Vancouver Had Avian Flu: Government
Eight skunks found dead last month in Vancouver and nearby Richmond, B.C., tested positive for avian flu. British Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture says the skunks were infected with the same H5N1 strain that has caused the deaths of millions of domestic poultry since the outbreak began in April last year. The skunks were found in…
Canada’s First ‘Giant’ Ant Fossil Discovered in BC
A flying ant with a wingspan half-a-foot long and the body mass of a small bird flew over Canadian soil some 50 million years ago. Scientists are researching the first Canadian specimen, recently found by a resident of Princeton, British Columbia. Scientists are stumped on how this ant travelled between continents. It was found in…
‘100% Preventable,’ Say Families Calling for Change After Deadly BC Tug Sinking
Family members of two men who died when a tugboat sank off British Columbia’s northern coast are pushing for federal government action after the Transportation Safety Board concluded the accident highlighted “major systemic issues in the transportation industry.” Troy Pearson, the 58-year-old pilot, and 25-year-old crew member Charley Cragg died in the water after the…
Eby: Federal Government Needs to Reform Bail System ‘Now’ to Target Repeat Offenders
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the federal government needs to reform Canada’s bail system now instead of simply talking about it. His comments come after federal Justice Minister David Lametti said Ottawa is prepared to change the Criminal Code to add “more stickiness” for people seeking bail, and he plans to discuss the matter with…
BC Proposes New Law for Sharing of Intimate Images Online Without Permission
The mother of a teenage girl who became the face of online extortion in Canada says she was emotional to hear that British Columbia is planning legal changes to protect those whose intimate photos are shared without their consent. Carol Todd said the legislation is an important step in protecting other youth from being victimized…
BC Firm Walks Back Talk to Commercialize Cocaine After Reaction From Premier, PM
A British Columbia company that received federal approval to produce and sell cocaine has revised its original statement that outlined plans to commercialize the controlled substance. Adastra Labs issued a clarification Friday that said the Langley, B.C., company is “not currently undertaking any activities with cocaine,” and its amended Controlled Drug and Substances Dealer’s Licence does…
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