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High cost of flood insurance demands national strategy

High cost of flood insurance demands national strategy

It is too expensive to provide flood insurance in parts of the province that are prone to flooding.
B.C. Ferries seeks OK to carry more on new vessel with weight problem

B.C. Ferries seeks OK to carry more on new vessel with weight problem

Pender Island businesses say they are frustrated that they can’t count on the ferry to handle their needs. Salish Heron is heavier than its older sister ferries.
History of famous firsts in space

History of famous firsts in space

From Mars rovers to deep-space intel to a bevy of programs in the works around the world to further our understanding of outer space, the history of space exploration is being newly written every day.
Six deaths a day: toxic drugs continue their toll in B.C.

Six deaths a day: toxic drugs continue their toll in B.C.

Advocates plan protest after at least 171 people died in September
Retailers weigh business case for emergency preparedness

Retailers weigh business case for emergency preparedness

Spreading inventory across multiple warehouses can prevent supply-chain disruptions
Bats, sharks, pumas: What you need to know about 10 misunderstood animals

Bats, sharks, pumas: What you need to know about 10 misunderstood animals

Humans may not love them but these creatures have done a lot for human civilization.
Opinion: The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity

Opinion: The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity

Governments, industrial and development companies and scientists need to take a leading role in finding strategic solutions to the cumulative threats impacting our freshwater ecosystems.
Canada ranked #1 country for luxury Airbnb group holiday

Canada ranked #1 country for luxury Airbnb group holiday

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Howe Sound's new UNESCO status to be discussed in upcoming panel event

Howe Sound's new UNESCO status to be discussed in upcoming panel event

The discussion on the recently named biosphere region will be held at the West Vancouver Community Centre on Nov. 22.
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for Surrey shooting arrested in Vancouver

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for Surrey shooting arrested in Vancouver

The warrant was issued after the man failed to appear in court in August.