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Remembrance Day rifle prop forces lockdown at Langley schools

Remembrance Day rifle prop forces lockdown at Langley schools

Turns out it was a decommissioned rifle.
British Columbians feel unprepared for winter storms, says BC Hydro

British Columbians feel unprepared for winter storms, says BC Hydro

After 2021's extreme weather and flooding, British Columbians feel storms can't be predicted.
B.C. promises a better deal for injured workers

B.C. promises a better deal for injured workers

Indexed benefits and protection against employer pressure are included in new legislation.
B.C. man avoids jail after sharing graphic intimate videos of ex-wife on social media

B.C. man avoids jail after sharing graphic intimate videos of ex-wife on social media

"It’s a horrible thing to do to the mother of your children and a woman who you profess to love. The impact of it will be with her for the rest of her life," said Kamloops provincial court Judge Marianne Armstrong
How climate change warped B.C.'s weather this fall

How climate change warped B.C.'s weather this fall

From the last week of September to the third week of October, the chance climate change made temperatures hotter across much of B.C., grew 1.5 to five times more likely, according to a new tool.
Why financial literacy should be a 'lifelong journey'

Why financial literacy should be a 'lifelong journey'

"I think for a lot of people, they might just look at their account every so often and not realize that they run into trouble until it's too late," says a financial advisor.
Does the B.C. government manufacture annual 'surprise' fiscal surpluses?

Does the B.C. government manufacture annual 'surprise' fiscal surpluses?

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says B.C.'s Ministry of Finance routinely underestimates its budget forecasts leading to a perception the province can't afford more public investments.
10 things to know as a first-time foster pet parent

10 things to know as a first-time foster pet parent

Fostering pets can give animals a chance to flourish before they’re sent to their forever homes. According to data gathered by The Humane Society of the United States , 6.5 million cats and dogs enter shelters every year.
Opinion: Ripple effect: As global freshwater basins dry up, the threat to ecosystems and communities grows

Opinion: Ripple effect: As global freshwater basins dry up, the threat to ecosystems and communities grows

While we know how global changes in freshwater pose risks to humans and ecosystems, we know less about how people and ecosystems will respond to these global freshwater challenges.
B.C. woman who survived major burns rescuing her son raises awareness about fire safety and prevention

B.C. woman who survived major burns rescuing her son raises awareness about fire safety and prevention

“I don't say anything that the firemen wouldn't say. It's just that sometimes hearing it from somebody who's been through it is a stronger message.