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Here's how much it costs to be a Canadian pet parent in 2023

Here's how much it costs to be a Canadian pet parent in 2023

According to Rover, pet-related costs have increased, due to inflation. But some pet parents are cutting personal costs to provide for their pets.
Will B.C.’s shift to clean transportation take rural communities along for the ride? ​​​​​​​

Will B.C.’s shift to clean transportation take rural communities along for the ride? ​​​​​​​

“It just seems like public transit between rural communities is getting more and more abysmal.”
Boreal forest wildfires released record levels of carbon in 2021

Boreal forest wildfires released record levels of carbon in 2021

One of the most carbon-rich environments on Earth, a recent study has found boreal forests are burning more every year, representing "a time bomb of carbon," according to one researcher.
North Island-Powell River MP reacts to federal budget

North Island-Powell River MP reacts to federal budget

Financial plan had some positives, but also some shortfalls, says Rachel Blaney
Budget 2023 gives boost to dental care, green economy while searching for savings

Budget 2023 gives boost to dental care, green economy while searching for savings

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's 2023 federal budget promises "transformative investments" in Canada's green economy as the country tries to maintain its place in the global clean tech revolution and realign its supply chains toward alli
Wuwoom Festival set for return to Salish Centre in Tla'amin

Wuwoom Festival set for return to Salish Centre in Tla'amin

“Performers of all ethnicities have been invited back yearly and have enjoyed a relaxing evening of music.” ~ Festival coordinator Cyndi Pallen
Budget 2023: Projected cost of federal dental program set to more than double

Budget 2023: Projected cost of federal dental program set to more than double

OTTAWA — The new federal budget shows the government's dental-care insurance program is projected to cost more than double what the Liberals originally thought, adding another $7.3 billion over five years.
Trans qathet offers training on transgender health care

Trans qathet offers training on transgender health care

Organization hired to provide province-wide teaching sessions
Cartoon: Vacation plans

Cartoon: Vacation plans

Are you getting the itch to do some travelling?
Health-care professionals fight decision to reject access to psilocybin for training

Health-care professionals fight decision to reject access to psilocybin for training

Canada violated the rights of hundreds of patients awaiting access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy when it rejected applications from health-care professionals to consume the restricted drug for training purposes, a lawyer for the workers argued