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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.
Still smelling wildfire smoke? Stay inside or wear a mask, experts say

Still smelling wildfire smoke? Stay inside or wear a mask, experts say

Dr. Alex Chee isn't letting his two toddlers play outside while wildfire smoke continues to pollute the air in Calgary. "It smells better than it did yesterday," Chee, a respirologist at the University of Calgary, said by phoneThursday.
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?
Bank of Canada highlights risk of bank sector stresses, high household debt

Bank of Canada highlights risk of bank sector stresses, high household debt

The bank said many Canadians have less financial flexibility after stretching their budgets to get into the housing market by taking on large mortgages with lengthy amortization periods.
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