B.C. human rights commissioner reminds victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes there is legal help
Kasari Govender wants British Columbians to know they are not alone if they are the victim of a hate crime; they also have the law on their side.
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Ottawa has identified the rise of far right extremism and hate as a major threat to Canada
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Posted: Jun 10, 2021 12:49 PM PT | Last Updated: June 10
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender says hate crimes against Muslims in Canada grew 253 per cent between 2012 and 2015,(Harold Dupuis/CBC)
Kasari Govender wants British Columbians to know they are not alone if they are the victim of a hate crime; they also have the law on their side.
While record-breaking floods threatened to sweep away bridges in Canterbury, the inundation of the Auckland Harbour Bridge by cyclists made headlines too - and sparked a big backlash on talk radio. The subsequent announcement of a new big-budget bridge just for cyclists and walkers further inflamed the divisive urban issue of ‘bikes vs cars’.
Diverse, qualified candidates wanted for new Surrey Police Service, chief says
Advocates have been critical of the incoming municipal force that will replace the local RCMP, saying it does not reflect the city s diverse makeup.
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Posted: Jun 05, 2021 8:00 AM PT | Last Updated: June 5
Surrey police Chief Norm Lipinski speaks at a news conference announcing his selection on Friday Nov. 20, 2020. He says the force should be up and running by fall 2021.(City of Surrey)
Bike experts provide safe spaces for women, members of LGBTQ community to learn maintenance
Workshops specifically for women, trans and queer people are hoping to increase diversity in the cycling community and provide a comfortable setting to ask questions and learn the ins and outs of bikes and cycling.
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Posted: Jun 05, 2021 10:00 AM PT | Last Updated: June 5
Two cycling shops in Vancouver are offering online and in-person workshops and events hosted by and for women, trans and queer people to create an environment free of intimidation, where they can learn the ins and outs of bikes and biking.(Shutterstock / Marc Bruxelle)