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Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured as 2021 'Friend of Science World'

Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured as 2021 'Friend of Science World'

She was the iconic face of The World Needs More Nerds fundraising campaign, featuring her childhood photograph
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Live Well: Mind your health

Live Well: Mind your health

Mental and emotional well-being just as important as physical aspects
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on COVID-19 'self-testing' kits

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on COVID-19 'self-testing' kits

The kits are designed for individuals to use independently.
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Old-growth tree spotted rolling down B.C. highway was nearly saved by new harvesting rules

Old-growth tree spotted rolling down B.C. highway was nearly saved by new harvesting rules

The province has identified the origin of the spruce and when it was cut down
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British Columbians can now get $5,600 to make their homes more energy efficient

British Columbians can now get $5,600 to make their homes more energy efficient

Possible retrofits could include solar panels, smart thermostats, a heat pump, more efficient windows or doors, LED lighting, air sealing and better insulation, or a more efficient, furnace, air conditioner or fridge.
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Interest in the medical use of psychedelics increasing

Interest in the medical use of psychedelics increasing

Venture capitalists high on magic mushrooms
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Poll finds rising public satisfaction with government’s COVID vaccination plans

Poll finds rising public satisfaction with government’s COVID vaccination plans

61% approve of handling of coronoavirus vaccine rollout, an increase of seven points since March
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New Heritage Minute celebrates 100th anniversary of discovery of insulin in Canada (VIDEO)

New Heritage Minute celebrates 100th anniversary of discovery of insulin in Canada (VIDEO)

North Vancouver producer says getting to make popular short was a 'bucket-list' goal
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Debilitating virus spreading to wild salmon through fish farms, say UBC researchers

Debilitating virus spreading to wild salmon through fish farms, say UBC researchers

A UBC study using genomic sequencing has found the piscine orthoreovirus has been transmitted from B.C. fish farms to wild Pacific chinook for at least a decade, leading researchers to call for a 'precautionary approach' to salmon farming
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Dr. Bonnie Henry pitches idea of 'B.C. Hug Day'

Dr. Bonnie Henry pitches idea of 'B.C. Hug Day'

Henry said that hugging is one of the things she misses most. 
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