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'Starting from scratch': Longtime Lytton rafting business levelled by wildfire looks to rebuild

'Starting from scratch': Longtime Lytton rafting business levelled by wildfire looks to rebuild

Hyak River Rafting lost everything, including its accommodations and equipment, in the June 30 blaze.
B.C.'s two biggest health authorities warn of another heat wave

B.C.'s two biggest health authorities warn of another heat wave

Residents of the affected areas are warned to check in on older adults, those with pre-existing conditions and children. 
7 things you should know about the latest IPCC climate report

7 things you should know about the latest IPCC climate report

Of all the lessons from the IPCC's latest climate report, perhaps the most startling comes down to how much time is left to reduce emissions. By the time the next report is out, it will already be too late.
Chinese agent targeted Canadian scientist in bacteria-smuggling plot: RCMP documents

Chinese agent targeted Canadian scientist in bacteria-smuggling plot: RCMP documents

Espionage revealed as Winnipeg-Wuhan, COVID-origin debate continues.
Housing top priority for British Columbians ahead of potential snap election: poll

Housing top priority for British Columbians ahead of potential snap election: poll

Economy and health care remain pressing issues for B.C., says new poll.
8 B.C. First Nations sign 'landmark' deal to take back fishing rights

8 B.C. First Nations sign 'landmark' deal to take back fishing rights

The plan will see Ottawa finance the transfer of existing fishing licences and quotas into Indigenous hands, purchase gear and vessels, and build up local fleets and infrastructure. Could it offer a starting point to save B.C. salmon?
Kids set to ride Lower Mainland transit for free soon

Kids set to ride Lower Mainland transit for free soon

It is estimated that approximately 370,000 children 12 and under throughout B.C. will be eligible to ride for free when the program is launched.
Evidence Indigenous burning works is growing. Could Australia offer a model for B.C.?

Evidence Indigenous burning works is growing. Could Australia offer a model for B.C.?

A UBC researcher looking into traditional Indigenous burning practices has found setting fire to the land in the right way and at the right time can ramp up biodiversity. Could Australia offer a lesson on how to fight fire with fire?
Ranchers race against raging wildfire to save cows, land

Ranchers race against raging wildfire to save cows, land

Three massive fires are burning around a third-generation ranch, threatening not only their land but also their cattle.
BC Ferries aims to recruit more than 100 employees amid staff shortages

BC Ferries aims to recruit more than 100 employees amid staff shortages

Vancouver Island is seeing an increase in tourists as many British Columbians head there to escape the wildfire smoke.