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B.C. in a 'critical window' over next few weeks as high snowpack melts

B.C. in a 'critical window' over next few weeks as high snowpack melts

“The last time we had similar conditions was back in 2012, we're seeing that delayed melt,” said Dave Campbell of the River Forecast Centre.
Canada sees 40K+ excess deaths since start of COVID-19 pandemic

Canada sees 40K+ excess deaths since start of COVID-19 pandemic

During the Omicron wave in January 2022, excess deaths spiked, especially in places like B.C. and Quebec, where the number of unexpected deaths climbed 20% above what was expected if the pandemic never happened.
High job vacancies and an aging population define B.C.'s labour force

High job vacancies and an aging population define B.C.'s labour force

More people in B.C. are retiring at the same time as educated workers are choosing to hold out for better job offers. This could mean trouble for B.C.'s outstandingly high job vacancy rate.
6 in 10 unaware that surfing the internet produces carbon emissions, poll finds

6 in 10 unaware that surfing the internet produces carbon emissions, poll finds

More than half of internet users said they would reduce video streaming habits.
Opinion: Small green spaces can help keep cities cool during heat waves

Opinion: Small green spaces can help keep cities cool during heat waves

During heatwaves, the highest temperatures are often found in urbanized areas. Small green spaces are often overlooked as a way to cool urban areas.
Everything B.C. residents need to know about the monkeypox virus

Everything B.C. residents need to know about the monkeypox virus

Here's what you need to know about the rare virus.
Pent-up demand makes for busy wedding season

Pent-up demand makes for busy wedding season

It's been a busy spring for the wedding industry, from planners to dress designers: “It’s twice as busy as a typical year,” says one wedding planner.
West Coast kelp is in hot water, but scientific insights may help save our underwater rainforests

West Coast kelp is in hot water, but scientific insights may help save our underwater rainforests

B.C.’s critical kelp forests withered as climate change has triggered marine heat waves along the entire West Coast in recent years.
'This is a social issue': B.C. family law system to become less adversarial

'This is a social issue': B.C. family law system to become less adversarial

A new collaboration aims to include voices of children in family law disputes, to add more players to the process to make it less toxic and to help families holistically.
Difficulty focusing at work after COVID? New research finds possible link

Difficulty focusing at work after COVID? New research finds possible link

Cognitive failure at work following a COVID-19 infection is putting working adults' self-confidence and financial well-being at risk, a new study shows.