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Opinion: Worried about high energy bills, some Canadians risk discomfort, illness and even death

Opinion: Worried about high energy bills, some Canadians risk discomfort, illness and even death

Rising temperatures — and inflation — are increasing household energy bills. Many Canadians are struggling to meet their basic energy needs.
Failure of B.C.'s mine tailings dams could put thousands of lives at risk, says report

Failure of B.C.'s mine tailings dams could put thousands of lives at risk, says report

As mine tailings dams grow in size and number, a new analysis warns thousands of lives could be put at risk if they fail
Mom Files Rights Complaint Alleging Hospital ‘Fat Shaming’

Mom Files Rights Complaint Alleging Hospital ‘Fat Shaming’

A high body mass index shouldn’t be the sole determinant of risk for pregnancies, says Sara Lindberg.
Space rocket junk could severely harm humans, UBC researchers say

Space rocket junk could severely harm humans, UBC researchers say

The chances parts of a space rocket re-enter Earth's atmosphere and strike a human being appears to be growing, says a new UBC study.
Air pollution leading to almost 8,000 Canadian deaths per year, says study

Air pollution leading to almost 8,000 Canadian deaths per year, says study

"There's really no safe level of air pollution," says the study's lead author.
Air India explainer: Who is Ripudaman Singh Malik?

Air India explainer: Who is Ripudaman Singh Malik?

Ripudaman Singh Malik, one of two men acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombings that killed 331 people, was gunned down outside his Surrey business July 14.
'Best sign of hope': Female newborns a positive sign on World Orca Day

'Best sign of hope': Female newborns a positive sign on World Orca Day

Today goes to the orcas, but this population off B.C.'s coast are among Canada's most endangered. Recent newborns might be a sign of hope for the three pods, but how is B.C. protecting them?
No jail time for Vancouver woman guilty of 2018 manslaughter

No jail time for Vancouver woman guilty of 2018 manslaughter

Shannon Marie Watts, who fatally stabbed her common law partner in 2018, has received a suspended sentence with conditions.
Appeal tribunal says Green Party city councillor, restaurateur was in conflict of interest

Appeal tribunal says Green Party city councillor, restaurateur was in conflict of interest

Michael Wiebe was among the first restaurateurs to get a new patio licence early in the pandemic.
'Absolutely disgusted': Vancouver man shares baggage nightmare with Air Canada

'Absolutely disgusted': Vancouver man shares baggage nightmare with Air Canada

"This was supposed to be a special trip with my young son who had never been to England."