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Vancouver Sun
31 minutes ago
- Climate
- Vancouver Sun
Metro Vancouver weather: Sunshine and warm temperatures ahead for Canada Day
It's been a gloomy and overcast summer so far, but that's about to change with plenty of sun and heat in the forecast just in time for Canada Day. The B.C. South Coast is set to get sunshine and blue skies starting on the weekend and lingering until at least Canada Day on Tuesday. 'We're going to be trending towards fair, summer-type weather coming up over the weekend,' thanks to a 'pretty robust' high pressure system moving in off the Pacific Ocean, said Environment Canada meteorologist Matt Loney. Saturday is expected to be a transition day, with temperatures warming up across the South Coast, the B.C. Interior, and even into the north. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Typically, temperatures for areas near the water this time of year hover around 20 C, while inland it's usually about 22 C., said Loney. 'We're going to be anywhere from three to eight degrees above that, with the hottest day probably Monday or Tuesday,' he noted. In Vancouver, conditions are expected to start heating up on Saturday with a high of 21 C, rising to 25 C by Canada Day. Inland, it'll be even warmer. After a cloudy Saturday, Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley can expect sun and highs of 30 C on Monday and 29 C on Tuesday. In Whistler, temperatures will be about five to six degrees above seasonal, hitting a high of 27 C on Monday and Tuesday. It'll be even warmer further north in Pemberton, where it'll feel like 32 C. It's a similar situation in Victoria — where it'll be 24 C on Canada Day — and across the Interior. Kelowna, Kamloops and Osoyoos are expected to reach highs of 33 C on Tuesday. Loney advised people to put on their sunscreen and enjoy the sunshine while they can. The sunny streak is expected to end by the middle of next week when clouds and cooler marine air start moving in. chchan@
Vancouver Sun
2 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Family fighting deportation to Italy gets another shot at staying in Canada
A dual citizen of Italy and Ethiopia who brought her two Italian children to Canada more than a decade back, using aliases and falsely claiming they were Eritrean citizens subject to religious persecution, has won another chance for her family to stay here. The Refugee Protection Division, which weighs refugee claims in Canada, initially accepted the 2014 claims of Tsegereda Tsegaye Wigebral and her two kids, Nobel and Melody Esayas Fisihatsion, now 19 and 17 respectively. But it nullified their refugee status and rejected their claim in December 2022 after learning their story was fake. That same month, the family was declared inadmissible to Canada. They were ordered deported in August 2023, but applied for a pre-removal risk assessment, their last-ditch bid to stay here. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Last April, a senior immigration officer 'reviewed the applicants' file and held that they were not at risk of persecution, or subject to a danger of torture, and nor did they face a risk to their lives or a cruel or unusual punishment if they were removed to Italy,' according to a recent Federal Court decision out of Ottawa. 'While the applicants had alleged that they faced serious discrimination, social exclusion and abuse there, due to their race, and had alleged that they could not rely on the police or authorities for protection, the officer determined that there was not sufficient evidence before them to substantiate those claims,' wrote Justice Darren Thorne. The officer 'accepted that the applicants may have been subjected to 'less favourable treatment' due to their race, but found they had failed to establish that this rose to the level of persecution,' said Thorne's decision, dated June 25. 'In one of the central findings, the officer noted, in relation to mistreatment in Italy, that the principal applicant had provided 'little to no further elaboration or evidence as to how she came to the conclusion that the Italian authorities would not help her.'' The trouble is, immigration officials had asked the older child, who had turned 18, to file his own application, but the immigration officer handling their case didn't look at what Nobel submitted before making a decision. Thorne said the immigration officer's decision was 'clearly' made without viewing the totality of the family's applications. 'The right to be heard is among the most basic aspects of procedural fairness. When a decision has clearly been made without considering all of the materials submitted by an applicant, this right has been compromised,' said Thorne, who sent the family's case back to a different immigration officer to re-evaluate. A lawyer representing Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, who was fighting for the family's removal, couldn't explain why that happened, although they noted the officer may not have seen Nobel's application. The same lawyer argued Nobel's submissions 'were immaterial, as they contained broadly the same information as had been provided by the principal applicant,' and that the information he provided 'also did not establish that the treatment suffered by the applicants rose to the level of persecution, so it would not have changed the officer's decision, even if it had been considered.' The judge did not find that argument persuasive. 'This supposition is pure speculation, and no evidence was put forth in support of it,' Thorne said. 'It makes little difference whether the officer had missed, disregarded or somehow failed to have personally received the second (pre-removal risk assessment) application. The point is that the decision clearly did not involve consideration of this information from the applicants.' Thorne concluded that the officer either didn't know that there was a second application or 'completely ignored' it. Either way, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada had specifically requested the information, so the officer should have addressed why Nobel's application had been disregarded, if indeed it was dismissed purposefully. The judge noted that Nobel's application contained more details about what his family would face in Italy that were relevant, including the racism and discrimination 'that is allowed or encouraged by political leaders in Italy.' 'Such evidence would seem directly pertinent to findings in the decision that the applicants had not provided elaboration or evidence in support of their beliefs that state authorities could not be relied upon for protection,' Thorne wrote. The judge didn't buy the argument that, even if the officer had looked at Nobel's submissions, it 'would not have led to the conclusion that the malign treatment allegedly suffered by the applicants rose to the level of persecution.' 'It is certainly possible that this belief is correct, and that this might well have been the determination of the officer, but it is not the role of this court to speculate on what the findings of the officer would have been, had they considered the information in the second (pre-removal risk assessment) application. It is unknowable what impact this would have had on the decision,' Thorne said. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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Vancouver Sun
11 hours ago
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
Alberta transgender health-care bill blocked as judge issues temporary injunction
EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth. Justice Allison Kuntz, in a written judgment Friday, said the law raises serious Charter issues that need to be hashed out in court, and issued a temporary injunction against it before it fully came into effect. Kuntz wrote that a temporary stop is needed while the issue is debated. 'The evidence shows that singling out health care for gender diverse youth and making it subject to government control will cause irreparable harm to gender diverse youth by reinforcing the discrimination and prejudice that they are already subjected to,' Kuntz wrote in the judgment. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Intentionally or not, the ban will signal that there is something wrong with or suspect about having a gender identity that is different than the sex you were assigned at birth.' The law, passed late last year but not fully in effect, bans doctors from providing treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to those under 16. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Egale Canada and the Skipping Stone Foundation — as well as five transgender youth who would be affected by the law — took the province to court the same month it passed. In the Friday decision, Kuntz wrote that denying treatment risks causing youth emotional harm and exposing them to permanent physical changes that don't match their gender identity. The government, according to the decision, argued that claims of harm were speculative considering the law wasn't fully in effect, and that the treatments the law seeks to ban aren't scientifically supported. Kuntz wrote that the advocacy groups also submitted scientific evidence on the treatments that support their perspectives, but the injunction hearings weren't the appropriate stage to determine which side's evidence stood taller. Kuntz, however, largely sided with the advocacy group's evidence in her decision. She wrote that the government's scientific evidence wasn't 'so overwhelming' as to prevent a finding that the youth's human rights are being infringed upon. The province also argued that the law didn't cause the psychological harm facing the youth involved in the case, but it was a result of going through puberty. 'The starting point for an alleged harm might not be caused by government action, but government action may impact an individual's ability to address the harm in a way that infringes their Charter rights and causes further harm,' Kuntz wrote in response to that argument. Egale's legal director Bennett Jensen said Friday that the decision was a 'huge relief.' '(The legislation) does not solve any real issues in the medical system,' Jensen said in an interview. 'It simply creates them and targets an already very vulnerable, small group of young people with further discrimination, and that's what the judge found.' Premier Danielle Smith has said she believes the legislation is needed to protect young people from making permanent, life-altering decisions. Smith has said it's about preserving that adult choice, and that making 'permanent and irreversible decisions' about one's biological sex while still a child can limit that. Kuntz, in her decision, disagreed and said Alberta's law was not necessary to preserve choice. 'That choice is available without government intervention,' Kuntz wrote. 'The ban takes away choice in favour of preserving a very specific choice that some youth may not want to preserve, or that some youth may want to approach differently than the ban assumes.' Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery's press secretary, Heather Jenkins, reiterated in an email that the legislation protects youth from making irreversible decisions. 'Alberta's government will continue to vigorously defend our position in court and is considering all options with respect to the court's decision,' Jenkins said. Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said in a statement that his party was pleased with the decision, calling it a 'great day for young Albertans who simply want to live authentically and safely.' 'This was never about doing the right thing: it was always about demonizing vulnerable kids to boost Danielle Smith's political fortunes,' Nenshi said. Also lauding the decision Friday was Senator Kris Wells, the former Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. 'This isn't just a win for trans youth, it is a win for Canada's health-care system,' Wells wrote on social media. 'No politician should be dictating or restricting your access to evidence-based medical care.' Egale and the Skipping Stone Foundation aren't the only groups challenging the bill. Last month, the Canadian Medical Association and three Alberta-based doctors launched a legal case challenging the legislation's constitutionality, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience. Alberta's other two pieces of transgender legislation _ banning transgender women from competing in women's sports and requiring children under 16 to have parental consent to change their names or pronouns at school — have yet to be challenged in court. The education bill also requires parents to opt in for their children to receive lessons in school on sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity. The next step after Friday's decision is for both sides to make substantive arguments before the court on whether the law violates Charter rights, but Jensen said dates for arguments have yet to be set. — With additional reporting from Aaron Sousa Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
7NEWS
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Sunrise's Sam Mac details exactly what a week in the life as a TV Weatherman involves
The most common questions I get asked about my job as the Sunrise Weatherman are: 'What time do you get up? How many flights do you do per year? And what's a low pressure system?' The answers in their respective order are: 3:47am Approximately 130 The opposite of a high pressure system I love my job. It's unpredictable and it's live, which is a dangerously fun combination. It's taken me around the world and introduced me to some unforgettable people. But, my oh my is it a wild ride! Sunrise viewers see me magically appear on their screens every morning from a different location. They rarely get an insight to the logistics of how it all happens (probably because logistics are generally a snoozefest). However this week was an absolute doozy, so I decided to take you behind the scenes. I travelled more than 6000kms this week and I'm now going to break it down in excruciating detail (predominantly as evidence so I get my per diems). Sunday 6am: Depart for airport. 9am: Fly Sydney to Auckland 4pm: Chopper Auckland to Waiheke Island 5pm: Hotel check in Monday Total of 22 hours in New Zealand! 5am: Live show Mudbrick Winery 10am: Car Ferry back to Auckland 12pm: Fly Auckland to Brisbane 6pm: Hotel check in Tuesday 5am: Live show Brisbane Street Art 9am: Drive Brisbane to Hervey Bay 2pm: Car Ferry to K'gari Fraser Island 3pm: Check in to hotel Wednesday 5am: Live Show K'gari Fraser Island 10am: Car Ferry back to Hervey Bay 11am: Drive Hervey Bay to Caloundra 3pm: Check into hotel Thursday 5am: Live show Caloundra 10am: Drive to Sunshine Coast Airport 1pm: Fly Sunshine Coast to Sydney 4pm: Home Friday 5am: Live show Titanic Exhibition 10am: Sleep! 10:05am: Woken up by my toddler because: 'It's time to play Daddy'. The schedule is chaotic. It really is a blur. Some mornings when my alarm goes off at 3:47am it can take me a good thirty seconds to remember where I am. Often I can tell by looking at the hotel curtains - 'Ahh, Sofitel Brisbane, good to be back'. I learned early on in this role to embrace the absurdity. Every week is a unique adventure. This week for example, while some hosts were talking about the Iraq / Iran ceasefire, I was interviewing a chef about how to make the perfect scone. While some hosts were talking about interest rate cuts, I was interviewing a woman from the wearable arts festival in a dress made out of 500 chip packets. And I wouldn't have it any other way. See you next week when we do it all again.
Vancouver Sun
13 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Man, 46, charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa
OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada's National Holocaust Monument was vandalized earlier this month. The Ottawa Police Service said in a news release Friday that the man was charged with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000 and harassment by threatening conduct. The man is scheduled to appear in court Saturday. On June 9, the words 'FEED ME' were found scrawled in red paint across the face of the monument, with red paint also splashed on other portions of the structure. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was 'appalled' by the vandalism and that the monument is a space for mourning and remembrance. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The Ottawa Police Service says the investigation by its hate and bias crime unit continues. Richard Marceau, vice-president of external affairs and general counsel at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, said the monument is an important national symbol, especially at this time of 'heightened antisemitism.' 'It was especially vile to see it vandalized and defaced,' Marceau said, adding that he's grateful police reacted quickly. 'That is why it's so important and it's critical for authorities and law enforcement to stamp down on this hatred and incitement, hard and fast.' — With additional reporting from David Baxter Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
