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Study finds that 27% of Canadians support jail time for the unvaccinated

Study finds that 27% of Canadians support jail time for the unvaccinated

More than half of Canadians responded they do not have any sympathy for the unvaccinated if they become ill or die from COVID-19
Fish populations are shifting around the planet and 'someone is going to lose out,' says UBC researcher

Fish populations are shifting around the planet and 'someone is going to lose out,' says UBC researcher

By 2100, nearly half of the world’s shared fish stocks are expected to shift to neighbouring countries or international waters, says a new UBC study
Vancouver Island First Nations defer old-growth logging across its territories

Vancouver Island First Nations defer old-growth logging across its territories

Vancouver Island First Nations have now reached agreements with the province and a logging company to defer old-growth logging across a combined area the size of more than six Stanley Parks
Why are Canadian babies getting smaller?

Why are Canadian babies getting smaller?

A new Statistics Canada study found a correlation between smaller babies and whether parents were born outside of the country, their income level, and a trend to have babies later in life. But researchers say they are still missing something.
Surrey murder, indignity to human remains case moving to Vancouver court

Surrey murder, indignity to human remains case moving to Vancouver court

Three men are charged variously with murder, offering an indignity to human remains or accessory to murder in connection with the death of Bhavkiran Dhesi, 19. Her remains were found in a burned out vehicle in Surrey in 2017.
Gym owners 'thrilled' to be opening after whirlwind of confusion

Gym owners 'thrilled' to be opening after whirlwind of confusion

B.C. gyms and fitness facilities can now reopen on Jan. 20, with new protocol in place.
'I would have pleaded guilty': B.C. teen appeals not criminally responsible convictions

'I would have pleaded guilty': B.C. teen appeals not criminally responsible convictions

"Instead, I would have pleaded guilty in order to get a normal youth sentence that would be guaranteed to end, even if it meant I had to go to jail for a while."
How climate change could threaten the Winter Olympics

How climate change could threaten the Winter Olympics

Under a high-emission scenario, only one of the previous 21 Winter Olympic host cities will be able to offer a safe and reliable games by the 2080s
B.C. will receive a limited supply of COVID-19 antiviral pills. Here's who will get priority access

B.C. will receive a limited supply of COVID-19 antiviral pills. Here's who will get priority access

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on the new COVID-19 pills that you can take at home.
B.C. Legislature fraud and breach of trust trial set to commence next week

B.C. Legislature fraud and breach of trust trial set to commence next week

Former Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Craig James faces five criminal counts for alleged abuse of power