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Canada sued for not safeguarding crucial spotted owl habitat

Canada sued for not safeguarding crucial spotted owl habitat

The Wilderness Committee is suing the federal government over what it says is a failure to follow through on an emergency order protecting habitat of the last northern spotted owl living in the wild.
New survey seeks to uncover British Columbians' health habits

New survey seeks to uncover British Columbians' health habits

How much do you drink on a Friday night? This health survey wants to know. It also asks how people deal with stress, exercise and extreme weather in B.C.
Bank of Canada raises interest rates as it tries to get ahead of hot economy

Bank of Canada raises interest rates as it tries to get ahead of hot economy

OTTAWA — After watching to see whether its aggressive rate hike path were enough to quash inflation, the central bank has opted to raise interest rates again — fuelling speculation that another rate hike is in the cards for July.
Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this June

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this June

Canada's top five most expensive cities to rent in are located in Metro Vancouver this month.
Opinion: A long, destructive summer is coming to B.C. forests

Opinion: A long, destructive summer is coming to B.C. forests

At this moment, 23 wildfires are burning out of control in B.C. with dozens more in various stages of being extinguished. Campfire prohibitions are either in effect or planned across B.C.
Font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages while working on reconciliation

Font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages while working on reconciliation

Their language was traditionally oral, but over the last few decades the Musqueam have begun deciding how to put it into writing. 
New Nanaimo passenger ferries on their way to B.C.

New Nanaimo passenger ferries on their way to B.C.

The custom-built ferries, expected to provide daily passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver starting in late summer, have left Vietnam
Rob Shaw: Watchdogs suggest a larger government role in selling decriminalized drugs

Rob Shaw: Watchdogs suggest a larger government role in selling decriminalized drugs

The musings of Dr. Bonnie Henry, Lisa Lapointe and Jennifer Charlesworth create a difficult task for the NDP government
From bad to worse: what to expect from Canada's wildfire seasons

From bad to worse: what to expect from Canada's wildfire seasons

Canada is on track to face the worst fire season on record. As climate change warps fire weather, models says it could get a lot worse.
Noodle the mini-goldendoodle’s breeder ordered to pay owner $3,314

Noodle the mini-goldendoodle’s breeder ordered to pay owner $3,314

The couple was to take ownership of the dog and the puppy after four successful litters were born. But that didn't happen.