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qathet designer repurposes materials to slow waste stream

qathet designer repurposes materials to slow waste stream

Natural fibres, upcycled garments a rebellion against fast fashion, says business owner
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No leaf-munching tent caterpillar swarm this year, but likely in 2032-33, researcher says

No leaf-munching tent caterpillar swarm this year, but likely in 2032-33, researcher says

Tent caterpillars never completely disappear — populations are winnowed down, then explode periodically
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Bird needs months of recovery after being found with clipped wings

Bird needs months of recovery after being found with clipped wings

The bird’s comfort around people and clipped wings suggest that it was likely being kept by someone trying to domesticate it.
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Magnitude 3.6 quake shakes southeast of Port Renfrew, B.C.

PORT RENFREW — A minor earthquake was recorded on Monday evening near Port Renfrew, about 110 kilometres northwest of Victoria. Earthquakes Canada reports a 3.6 magnitude quake struck at 7:17 p.m.
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B.C. fire numbers drop, with blaze near Vernon being held and evacuation order lifted

B.C. fire numbers drop, with blaze near Vernon being held and evacuation order lifted

VERNON — The number of wildfires in British Columbia has dropped sharply after a weekend that included heavy rain that doused some fires.
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Missing sailor found safe and sound, say RCMP on Vancouver Island

Missing sailor found safe and sound, say RCMP on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say a sailor who was reported missing last week has been located and is safe. Nanaimo RCMP say an "outpouring of tips" helped find both the 30-year-old man and the 33-year-old woman he was travelling with.
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B.C. Métis Nation suspends president over complaints about behaviour

B.C. Métis Nation suspends president over complaints about behaviour

SURREY — Métis Nation British Columbia says it has suspended its president over allegations of behaviour "inconsistent" with the group's policies.
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Air Canada flight attendants' strike: 124 flights cancelled at YVR as job action continues

Air Canada flight attendants' strike: 124 flights cancelled at YVR as job action continues

What to know right now.
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B.C. lawsuit accuses Buddhist monk of abusing boy after mother granted guardianship

B.C. lawsuit accuses Buddhist monk of abusing boy after mother granted guardianship

The allegations, which have not been tested in court, include burning the child with boiling water.
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Fraser Health names new CEO

Fraser Health names new CEO

Dermot Kelly was announced on Monday morning
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