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Heat wave caused bees to ejaculate to death. Could Styrofoam 'protection' help?

Heat wave caused bees to ejaculate to death. Could Styrofoam 'protection' help?

B.C. farmer recalls 'incredible losses' following June 2021 heat wave. Then she went looking for a solution.
Russia's attack on Ukraine disrupts supply chains; may spike shipping costs

Russia's attack on Ukraine disrupts supply chains; may spike shipping costs

One of the largest car manufacturers in the world has announced it will pause two German factories' production because some parts are made in Ukraine.
B.C. woman begins cloning process for beloved cat

B.C. woman begins cloning process for beloved cat

Woman hopes bringing Bear back will help fill the hole his passing has left.
5 things British Columbians can do right now to support Ukraine

5 things British Columbians can do right now to support Ukraine

You can help through a number of ways financially, on social media or just reaching out to people in your community.
Explainer: Why the Ukrainian diaspora settled in the Canadian Prairies

Explainer: Why the Ukrainian diaspora settled in the Canadian Prairies

Around 11 per cent of the population in Canada's three Prairie provinces has Ukrainian ancestry
Safety alert: Here's why some COVID-19 rapid tests in Canada may pose health risks

Safety alert: Here's why some COVID-19 rapid tests in Canada may pose health risks

Health Canada is warning Canadians that there have been calls to poison control centres.
A gargantuan full 'worm moon' is set to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

A gargantuan full 'worm moon' is set to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

Skywatchers, rejoice!
Police dog helps nab man who stole entire cash register from Metro Vancouver fast-food joint

Police dog helps nab man who stole entire cash register from Metro Vancouver fast-food joint

Your nose might lead you to your favourite fast-food spot, but this 'well-trained nose' led cops to a robbery suspect.
Doctors disappointed by lack of support for family physicians in B.C. budget

Doctors disappointed by lack of support for family physicians in B.C. budget

Doctors of B.C. had been looking to the budget for signs of funding to keep the doors of family practices open.
Canada’s emergency powers evoke reflections on democracy, freedom

Canada’s emergency powers evoke reflections on democracy, freedom

With a large Eastern European diaspora in Canada, a few immigrant communities see a parallel between recent emergency powers and the dictatorships that they fled