$66M settlement proposed for BC birth alerts class-action lawsuit
(via CBC)
A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of people who were the subject of birth alerts, which shared private information without the person’s knowledge, has reached a $66-million proposed settlement, according to class counsel.
Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says
(via Reuters)
Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France’s local elections in March, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland, and operating in Angola and Togo, France’s disinformation detection service, Viginum, said on Thursday.
Behind federalist Danielle Smith, many of her party’s senior organizers back separatism
(via CBC)
Several UCP board members attended a fall separation rally, while other officials campaign for independence.
Millions of BC amphibians, reptiles relocated for developments, but survival isn’t tracked: study
(via Vancouver Sun)
UBC researchers say some of the most threatened species of amphibians were moved in B.C.
Jailed Vancouver developer declared bankrupt after ‘history of financial shenanigans’
(via CBC)
It’s been a rough few weeks for Helen Chan Sun. Last month, one B.C. Supreme Court judge jailed the Vancouver developer for civil contempt. This week, even as Sun remained behind bars, another judge from the same court declared the former multimillionaire bankrupt, paving the way for a trustee to oversee her finances.
BC premier: Somali World Cup ref banned by US welcome in Vancouver
(via Sportsnet)
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.
Corb Lund submits ‘Water Not Coal’ petition to Elections Alberta
(via CBC)
Alberta musician and rancher says petition got more signatures than required.
Braid: Premier Smith’s quiet battle against separatist takeover of UCP heats up
(via Calgary Herald)
History shows most times voters don’t eject conservative premiers — the party does
Ottawa moves to bar kids under 16 from social media, regulate chatbots
(via Times Colonist)
The Liberal government’s new online safety legislation would force social media to block access for kids under 16, though platforms will be able to obtain an exemption if they put sufficient safeguards in place.
Advocates renew debate on police in schools with call for BC-wide ban
(via CBC)
In a letter to B.C.’s education and public safety ministers, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association and Policing Free Schools argue the programs are doing more harm than good, and are plagued by a lack of transparency.
