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Opinion: Wildfire smoke may warm the Earth for longer than we thought

Opinion: Wildfire smoke may warm the Earth for longer than we thought

Brown carbon refers to a range of pollutants found in smoke from wildfires. They can contribute to global warming before they undergo a process that alters their chemical properties.
U.S.-Canada drug trafficking case could be heading for resolution

U.S.-Canada drug trafficking case could be heading for resolution

Court documents allege smuggling of cocaine, MDMA and MDA through Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, San Diego and Seattle.
BC Conservation Officer Service accused of purchasing 'military-grade' assault rifles

BC Conservation Officer Service accused of purchasing 'military-grade' assault rifles

Pacific Wild says they have found evidence B.C.'s conservation officers have exchanged old hunting rifles for new 'military-grade' firearms built on an AR platform.
Bathtub overflow leaves B.C. strata owners with big bill

Bathtub overflow leaves B.C. strata owners with big bill

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal rejected claims that a restoration companies' charges on a statutory holiday were 'preposterous'
B.C. nurse banned for five years for 'sexualized' behaviour

B.C. nurse banned for five years for 'sexualized' behaviour

Mark Mohun-Smith placed his hands on a female patient's shoulders, told her to shut up, pushed her backwards into her room and closed the door, according to a recent decision from B.C.'s College of Nurses and Midwives.
These B.C. mayors want 'sunshine laws' to tackle corruption and transparency

These B.C. mayors want 'sunshine laws' to tackle corruption and transparency

Two recently elected B.C. mayors want the provincial government to reform the Community Charter to better oversee city hall transparency.
Survey finds British Columbians worried about rising interest rates, ability to pay debts

Survey finds British Columbians worried about rising interest rates, ability to pay debts

“Sometimes, those smaller expenses on your credit card can go unnoticed, but be aware that they can really add up," says Linda Paul, a licensed insolvency trustee with MNP.
Flu-shot rollout plagued by supply problems, online glitches

Flu-shot rollout plagued by supply problems, online glitches

Some arriving at pharmacies for flu shots told supplies have run out, people are sharing tips online about how to get an appointment, and health-care workers worry they won’t get vaccine in time
10 benefits of tracking your medical history

10 benefits of tracking your medical history

Having a centralized repository of all of your health care information can help your providers give you better care than you may otherwise receive.
‘Led by the Creator’: Elder has helped to house more than 400 people in kiʔlawnaʔ

‘Led by the Creator’: Elder has helped to house more than 400 people in kiʔlawnaʔ

Tahti Nipin Piyasis Nahkotah, Dorothy Goodeye, is an advocate and ally to people on the streets — part of her lifelong journey of helping others