Skip to content

Highlights

British Columbians' private health data not secure, says privacy commissioner

British Columbians' private health data not secure, says privacy commissioner

"Neither a malicious attack nor an authorized employee abusing their credentials is likely to be caught in the act."
Researcher spent much of his life documenting southern resident orcas

Researcher spent much of his life documenting southern resident orcas

Ken Balcomb, founder and senior scientist at the Center of Whale Research in Friday Harbor, Washington, has died at the age of 82.
K9 to the rescue: Introducing the Sunshine Coast’s SAR dogs

K9 to the rescue: Introducing the Sunshine Coast’s SAR dogs

Joyce Tattersall trains two dogs, Echo and Zulu, for search and rescue missions in B.C.
Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

"Someone saw the cat roaming freely and using an owner's garden as a litter box."
Photos: 7 notable product placement milestones in pop culture

Photos: 7 notable product placement milestones in pop culture

These are seven standout examples of product placement throughout media history
Shaming shoplifters a way to fight back, protect staff, say retailers

Shaming shoplifters a way to fight back, protect staff, say retailers

Retailers fed up with shoplifters are publicly posting photos of prolific offenders in hopes of deterring them.
Canada signs onto global forest restoration challenge at COP15

Canada signs onto global forest restoration challenge at COP15

With the inclusion of Canada’s commitment, almost 230 million hectares have been pledged for restoration across the globe as part of the Bonn Challenge, according to the federal government.
Adding new COVID class-action defendant could derail B.C. case

Adding new COVID class-action defendant could derail B.C. case

The possibility of adding the B.C. Centre for Disease Control or other defendants won't stop the case from moving forward, the judge said.
Humpbacks' recovery comes with warning about ship strikes, entanglements

Humpbacks' recovery comes with warning about ship strikes, entanglements

This year, 396 individual humpbacks were documented in the waters around Vancouver Island — the highest number in a single year since record-keeping started more than two decades ago.
B.C. hospital sues New Zealand woman for $48,903

B.C. hospital sues New Zealand woman for $48,903

Despite a $21,973 payment, a St. Paul's Hospital bill has ballooned from $45,987 to $48,903.