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How community gardens — in parking lots — can help B.C.'s food security

How community gardens — in parking lots — can help B.C.'s food security

The unusual partnership between White Rock Volkswagen and community garden builders in Surrey could set an example for other communities across B.C. with overflowing waitlists for garden plots.
Canada ranks 9th for migrating millionaires

Canada ranks 9th for migrating millionaires

Canada is seen as a favoured destination for millionaires on the move. Many of them are coming from countries in strife, according to a new report.
Recent survey shows some conspiracy theories are popular among Canadians

Recent survey shows some conspiracy theories are popular among Canadians

Nearly half of Canadians believe that big events like wars and recessions are "controlled by small groups of people working in secret against us."
B.C. woman builds bonds with Ukrainian mothers as her son fights in the streets of Sievierodonetsk

B.C. woman builds bonds with Ukrainian mothers as her son fights in the streets of Sievierodonetsk

Bonnie Penner’s son is a Canadian embedded with the Ukrainian army, and he's been in Ukraine for almost three months.
Ornithologists renew call for a national bird — and they have a suggestion

Ornithologists renew call for a national bird — and they have a suggestion

Will the latest push to make the Canada jay our national bird take flight?
Over 1,300 signatures gathered in support of Coast Junior hockey team

Over 1,300 signatures gathered in support of Coast Junior hockey team

Last week’s announcement that a local group is seeking support for a junior hockey franchise on the Sunshine Coast was met with tremendous enthusiasm over the weekend.
So you've won the lottery. Now what?

So you've won the lottery. Now what?

We break down the publicity deal that comes with winning the lottery, and whether or not anonymity is an option.
B.C. considers mandatory reporting for short-term rentals

B.C. considers mandatory reporting for short-term rentals

Policy work underway by the province is informed by a November report on short-term rentals from the B.C. Union of Municipalities, David Eby said.
Funding announced to help retrofit affordable housing in B.C. during extreme heat events

Funding announced to help retrofit affordable housing in B.C. during extreme heat events

Vancity is targeting B.C.'s most vulnerable populations with a series of grants to help future-proof homes in the event of extreme heat.
Feds funnel $207M to B.C. to build back from 2021 disasters

Feds funnel $207M to B.C. to build back from 2021 disasters

The federal government is also sending money to several B.C. Indian Bands to assess land that was permanently washed away during the November 2021 floods.