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Moments of silence are being held today to mark the national day of mourning for people who have died, been injured or suffered illness on the job.
Nova Scotia N-D-P Leader Claudia Chender noted there were 24 workplace deaths in the province last year -- more than the year before.
She says the day of mourning reminds political leaders that workers are counting on them to ensure safe workplaces.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has criticized the government for not acting on those promises sooner, as thousands of Ukrainians — some without a previously arranged place to stay or much money — have already arrived in the country.
As property sales continue to fall in the Fraser Valley and active listings continue to grow, the region is edging towards more balanced levels not seen since the pre-pandemic period.
The extension of the measures was met with pushback from industry groups contending that the public health requirements could hamstring Canadian tourism during the important summer season.
The session also saw the legislature return to its pre-COVID-19 operations of face-to-face interactions after two years of virtual news conferences and hybrid sittings.
A statement from the RCMP says it happened just after noon on Wednesday. The children, believed to be nine or 10-years old, were walking near the UBC Botanical Gardens when they were hit.
Vancouver police say it unfolded Wednesday at a gas station where a pedestrian was hit with a vehicle, then the driver got out of his car and chased several people while holding a knife and machete. A statement from police says the suspect reportedly punched a passerby before turning back to the pedestrian and stabbing him in the neck and back.