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mink farming The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is the latest group to speak out against mink farming in the province. It joins the BC SPCA and other advocates calling for a moratorium on B.C. industrial mink ranches to end the farming of wild animals for luxury products. Mink farming has been making headlines since December 2020 when COVID-19 made its way to two farms in the Fraser Valley, including one in Chilliwack, over the course of a few weeks. During that month, more than 200 mink died at the Chilliwack location and at least 23 at the second...

s SPACs may be flying high, but risks lie beneath the surface. As reported in The Wall Street Journal on Thursday (April 8),  John Coates, acting director at the Securities and Exchange Commission's corporate finance unit, warned of “some significant and yet undiscovered issues” with SPACs. Coates made his comments at a legal conference on Wednesday (April 7), saying that the issues include “relatively as yet incompletely worked through mechanisms, despite the fact [SPACs] have been around for a while,” but noting that those issues would not stop SPAC deals and listings. Though Coates did not elaborate on his concerns,...

Body sprays are a great alternative to the best men’s colognes because they allow you to wear your favorite scents without offending anyone. Many famous brands offer their signature scents in body spray form, which provide a much more affordable option than to cologne. Body sprays are lightweight, easy to spray and act similar to deodorant to cover up any unwanted smells without being too overpowering. Below are a few tried and true body sprays that may remind you of high school (or the 80s, whichever came first) but still resonate today. Should you prefer a powerful scent with a...

Here, the journalist, author and age-positivity advocate tells us more about her fashion influences, wardrobe favourites, and why it’s never to late to express yourself through dressing. What’s your earliest style memory? As a teenager, I was into music rather than fashion. It was all very DIY in the 1970s and often unintentionally shoddy. I wore a lot of second-hand clothes and army surplus pieces. I was still at school when punk exploded and a bit too young — and uncool — to get fully behind the movement, but it was a huge influence. My younger brother and I used...

Staycations look set to be big this spring and summer, so if you have a holiday let that you’re looking to make some income on then you’ve come to the right place. From Cork to Cornwall and the Cotswolds to Cairngorms, there are plenty of holiday hot spots that travellers will be keen to head to, and if you’re lucky enough to have a holiday home in a beautiful location, then you’re in luck. Whether you’re new to the holiday letting game or your property needs a little facelift to entice visitors back, we have some top tips below for...