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Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S.
Royal B.C. Museum unveils new exhibits, including fresh look at some old ones

Royal B.C. Museum unveils new exhibits, including fresh look at some old ones

Exhibits on wildlife photography, Indian chintz and the music of resistance are on tap for 2025, as the HMS Discovery ship replica, waterwheel and cannery displays reopen.
Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Christian Dube’s body was found Saturday, his family said on a Facebook page called Help Chris Come Home.
Heavy rain and snow pummel parts of British Columbia

Heavy rain and snow pummel parts of British Columbia

Stormy weather in British Columbia dropped more than 200 millimetres of rain on parts of the central coast and more than 70 centimetres of snow near the Alaska Panhandle.
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope with the impact of Taylor Swift fans during the superstar's three-night run at BC Place, as parking and ride-hailing costs soar.
Snowboarder rescued from snow-immersion event on Blackcomb Mountain

Snowboarder rescued from snow-immersion event on Blackcomb Mountain

While stoke is high, early season conditions mean skiers and boarders should exercise extra caution in and out of bounds
Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti said the battery, for an airsoft gun, was not charging when it self-detonated
Port Alberni woman gets five years for crash that killed retired RCMP officer

Port Alberni woman gets five years for crash that killed retired RCMP officer

Belinda Mary Hainsworth was driving on Highway 4 near Whiskey Creek on March 22, 2019, when she veered into oncoming lanes, crashing into a pickup driven by Gareth Rees
Pedestrian killed on Sea to Sky highway near Pemberton

Pedestrian killed on Sea to Sky highway near Pemberton

Incident occurred near the intersection of Highway 99 and Pemberton Portage Road
Warnings from Environment Canada as heavy snow, freezing rain hit northern B.C.

Warnings from Environment Canada as heavy snow, freezing rain hit northern B.C.

A winter storm has dumped heavy snow over parts of central and northern British Columbia, and freezing rain is in the forecast as temperatures start to rise.