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Canada signs onto global forest restoration challenge at COP15

Canada signs onto global forest restoration challenge at COP15

With the inclusion of Canada’s commitment, almost 230 million hectares have been pledged for restoration across the globe as part of the Bonn Challenge, according to the federal government.
Adding new COVID class-action defendant could derail B.C. case

Adding new COVID class-action defendant could derail B.C. case

The possibility of adding the B.C. Centre for Disease Control or other defendants won't stop the case from moving forward, the judge said.
Humpbacks' recovery comes with warning about ship strikes, entanglements

Humpbacks' recovery comes with warning about ship strikes, entanglements

This year, 396 individual humpbacks were documented in the waters around Vancouver Island — the highest number in a single year since record-keeping started more than two decades ago.
B.C. hospital sues New Zealand woman for $48,903

B.C. hospital sues New Zealand woman for $48,903

Despite a $21,973 payment, a St. Paul's Hospital bill has ballooned from $45,987 to $48,903.
Despite planning guides, B.C. not ready for a major catastrophe, says paramedic

Despite planning guides, B.C. not ready for a major catastrophe, says paramedic

Dave Deines with the Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC said planning and policies can only go so far when staffing is inadequate.
B.C. teacher banned after sexual assault on student

B.C. teacher banned after sexual assault on student

The teacher ignored a previous disciplinary action for "failing to maintain appropriate professional boundaries."
B.C. Elders tell Trudeau to end new fossil fuel projects, old-growth logging

B.C. Elders tell Trudeau to end new fossil fuel projects, old-growth logging

"This could be your moment, Justin," write B.C. Elders alongside scientist and broadcaster David Suzuki.
Watch: Meet the B.C. man who just built an award winning gigantic fire-breathing metal dragon

Watch: Meet the B.C. man who just built an award winning gigantic fire-breathing metal dragon

Next, he's working on a humongous chrome T-rex
B.C. woman who sought $1,500 for 'designer' purse loses in small claims court

B.C. woman who sought $1,500 for 'designer' purse loses in small claims court

"The applicant now has an improved purse and has suffered no loss," said B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal.
Photos: 15 things AI can (and can't) do

Photos: 15 things AI can (and can't) do

Like with any form of technology, there are limitations to what artificial intelligence can and cannot do.