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A record 3.1 million campers visited BC Parks this season

A record 3.1 million campers visited BC Parks this season

The B.C. government says it has earmarked over $21 million to upgrade 10 parks across the province, part of an $83-million, three-year boost in funding to BC Parks.
Metro Vancouver pumpkin patch makes the best of a mass pumpkin-die off

Metro Vancouver pumpkin patch makes the best of a mass pumpkin-die off

The farm has invited local livestock farmers to take the overripe pumpkins for free
'Please be patient': Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses mixed coronavirus vaccines and travel

'Please be patient': Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses mixed coronavirus vaccines and travel

Several countries have stated that they will not allow travellers with mixed vaccines
Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are buying homes in high-risk flood zones: report

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are buying homes in high-risk flood zones: report

Rising seas, temperature extremes and increased precipitation threaten to cost Canadians billions of dollars. A new study lays out a path to protect communities, roads and the electric grid before costs spiral out of control.
Now’s your chance to nominate your favourite teacher for B.C.'s top educator awards

Now’s your chance to nominate your favourite teacher for B.C.'s top educator awards

Awards categories include community engagement, extracurricular leadership, Indigenous education and more.
B.C. restaurateurs tap new strategies to solve staffing shortages

B.C. restaurateurs tap new strategies to solve staffing shortages

Owners buy robots, offer job opportunities to overlooked people in the labour pool.
Son of Iranian immigrants on his journey to explore a dairy-free future

Son of Iranian immigrants on his journey to explore a dairy-free future

At nine years old, Nima Bahrami came to Vancouver with his family. Now he's hoping to help dairy lovers change to a plant-based life.
Pandemic spurs more to get a will drafted, but about half still don't have one

Pandemic spurs more to get a will drafted, but about half still don't have one

BC Notaries Association warns against do-it-yourself wills, as they can often have unclear instructions.
'Going to burn again': B.C.'s post-fire salvage logging practices need to change, say experts

'Going to burn again': B.C.'s post-fire salvage logging practices need to change, say experts

Overhauling the Forest and Range Practices Act is one step to take, says the BC Wildlife Federation fish and wildlife restoration director.
Winter is coming — brace for energy price hikes

Winter is coming — brace for energy price hikes

The global economy began firing on all cylinders, then literally ran out of gas.