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Who’s most at risk during extreme heat?

Who’s most at risk during extreme heat?

People with mental illnesses like schizophrenia died at greater rates during the 2021 heat dome, a new study shows.
Wildfire service says 'exceptional' hot weather has put B.C. regions at risk

Wildfire service says 'exceptional' hot weather has put B.C. regions at risk

VANCOUVER — Exceptional, summer-like conditions have dried out forest fuels in British Columbia, creating conditions that make some regions "highly susceptible to ignition and rapid spread," the provincial wildfire service says in a status update Thu
Undercurrent Mailbox: May 11 Edition Part 2

Undercurrent Mailbox: May 11 Edition Part 2

And some more Cape Roger Curtis thoughts from last week's issue
Undercurrent Mailbox: May 11 Edition Part 1

Undercurrent Mailbox: May 11 Edition Part 1

Cape Roger Curtis thoughts from last week's issue
Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons

Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons

Almost a year after its introduction, MPs have passed a gun-control bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking and try to curb homemade ghost guns.
Experts, feds slam report saying clean fuel regulation will hit poor Canadians hardest

Experts, feds slam report saying clean fuel regulation will hit poor Canadians hardest

Parliamentary Budget Officer report finds federal regulations to reduce the carbon pollution from gasoline and diesel will hit poorer Canadians harder, but experts say the analysis is flawed.
B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers

B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers

British Columbia government figures show a 120 per cent increase in the number of prescriptions renewed or adjusted after the province expanded pharmacists' powers last October, part of an effort to ease strains in the health-care system.
How a virtual Down syndrome platform is helping this Burnaby family

How a virtual Down syndrome platform is helping this Burnaby family

Have questions related to Down syndrome? This virtual platform is here to help you and your primary care providers.
Vancouver man charged with 'fraud, forgery, threats, and firearm offences' wanted Canada-wide

Vancouver man charged with 'fraud, forgery, threats, and firearm offences' wanted Canada-wide

Have you seen this man?
Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Backyard feeders need frequent cleaning to prevent breeding infections that can be fatal to the tiny birds