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Metro Vancouver air quality advisory rescinded

Metro Vancouver air quality advisory rescinded

Two of out-of-control wildfires burning near Harrison Lake produced considerable smoke.
U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

Bees from the U.S. present a much lower risk than those from other countries where standards aren’t as high, says president of American Beekeeping Federation
Bus carrying West Van elementary students catches fire in Chilliwack

Bus carrying West Van elementary students catches fire in Chilliwack

Westcot students all got off the charter bus safely before it burst into flames on Vedder Mountain Road.
Bowen Food Bank grapples with inflation

Bowen Food Bank grapples with inflation

A service staple on the island is adapting to the current state of food prices in Canada
'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

A global ranking of countries' climate targets show Canada's plans have a low chance of success.
Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

The draft policy states that the measures will not apply to such users because their content is mainly meant for the internet. 
Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

As temperature rises, association recommends that drivers check coolant levels, keep tires fully inflated and take other precautions.
Summer Tea will honour Bowen Seniors

Summer Tea will honour Bowen Seniors

Saturday tea at the Museum and Archives will toast Bowen's builders
Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

DBRS Morningstar expects that despite costs being manageable, there will be pressure to raise insurance prices
Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Our survey shows a bit of positive momentum on the issue of race relations. The proportion of Canadians who report an improvement is up five points, but certain areas remain far behind in believing that things are actually better