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Opinion: Despite its long history of wildfires, Canada still doesn't know how to live with them

Opinion: Despite its long history of wildfires, Canada still doesn't know how to live with them

The wildfires of the past were as fierce, deadly and eerily similar to the ones we have today. And we have yet to learn to live with them.
Man fends off North Vancouver black bear with coffee mug

Man fends off North Vancouver black bear with coffee mug

It's extremely rare for bears to come that close, conservation officers say, and "that behaviour will not be tolerated."
Man who spat on police officer following Cactus Club fight gets probation

Man who spat on police officer following Cactus Club fight gets probation

Sahil Rishi fought with a Cactus Club patron in January 2021. After being escorted out, he began spitting at police officers.
Politicized B.C. police unions 'quite problematic' for democracy, experts warn

Politicized B.C. police unions 'quite problematic' for democracy, experts warn

Criminology and political science professors explain why police endorsements of candidates is an "an uncomfortable place to be."
Costs eroding small-business bottom lines in B.C.

Costs eroding small-business bottom lines in B.C.

Inflation’s rate of growth has more than doubled over the past year
7 places in B.C. classified as key biodiversity hot spots

7 places in B.C. classified as key biodiversity hot spots

The classification — which could be applied to another 100-plus locations across B.C. — is meant to help drive conservation of the planet's most imperilled species.
B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU count hits 14-month low

B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU count hits 14-month low

Of 365 people with COVID-19 in hospitals, 19 are in ICU
West Van teen, mom who saved toddler's life with CPR honoured

West Van teen, mom who saved toddler's life with CPR honoured

"It was the scariest moment of my life," said Siera Estrand, 15. She was just 13 when pulled her little brother from a pool and used CPR to save him.
Woman charged after men in multiple cities including Burnaby allegedly drugged by escort

Woman charged after men in multiple cities including Burnaby allegedly drugged by escort

Vancouver's Jessica Nicole Renee Kane, 30, has been charged with manslaughter, drugging, theft, fraud and extortion in connection with men allegedly drugged while using escort services in Burnaby, Surrey, Langley and Vancouver.
Drought, lack of rain means BC Hydro must adapt power generation

Drought, lack of rain means BC Hydro must adapt power generation

There's no concern with BC Hydro being able to continue to deliver power through the drought, says a new report.