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'Perplexing problem': Whale mystery solved by B.C. scientists

'Perplexing problem': Whale mystery solved by B.C. scientists

A new study sheds light on why whales don't get brain damage when they swim.
West Coast water too cold for tropical storms, experts say

West Coast water too cold for tropical storms, experts say

Tropical cyclones like Fiona, which devastated parts of Atlantic Canada, require two things the West Coast does not have: warm water and the kind of winds that will carry the storm inland.
Boxing club coaches Indigenous Youth to grow stronger in the ring and in life

Boxing club coaches Indigenous Youth to grow stronger in the ring and in life

It’s a Tuesday night, and the sound of shuffling feet can be heard outside Eli Wyse’s office at Force Boxing and Fitness in Snuneymuxw homelands.
Advocates seek Canada’s commitment to resettle 300 ‘flight ready’ LGBTQI+ Afghan refugees

Advocates seek Canada’s commitment to resettle 300 ‘flight ready’ LGBTQI+ Afghan refugees

The government’s response has been vague and unclear, says Devon Matthews, director of programs at Rainbow Railroad.
Tourism sector welcomes Canada cancelling COVID-19 travel restrictions

Tourism sector welcomes Canada cancelling COVID-19 travel restrictions

Visitors no longer need to use the ArriveCan app, or be tested, vaccinated or masked
Truth and Reconciliation Day: Education should be the priority, says Squamish Nation's Wilson Williams

Truth and Reconciliation Day: Education should be the priority, says Squamish Nation's Wilson Williams

The Squamish Nation councilor says he is "humbled" by the country's response in honoring the survivors of the residential school system, but further education is paramount.
Opinion: Fiona hits Atlantic Canada: Climate change means the region will see more frequent storms

Opinion: Fiona hits Atlantic Canada: Climate change means the region will see more frequent storms

Hurricanes don’t usually maintain high wind speeds as they make their way toward Atlantic Canada. But ocean warming may be linked to the increasing intensity of storms like Fiona.
Stz’uminus Youth living his storytelling dreams through Indigenous films

Stz’uminus Youth living his storytelling dreams through Indigenous films

Isaiah Harris has always wanted to uplift Indigenous stories — a passion rooted in responsibility, respect and love for his community
Truck runs over, drags, occupied tent at B.C. homeless encampment overnight

Truck runs over, drags, occupied tent at B.C. homeless encampment overnight

“The investigation is still ongoing but it appears that alcohol was a factor," said Inspector Beth McAndie, Investigative Service Officer for the Kelowna Regional RCMP.
Gardener's 'innocent obsession' becomes Fernwood's 300-pound pumpkin

Gardener's 'innocent obsession' becomes Fernwood's 300-pound pumpkin

Some fans are on an around-the-clock PumpkinTok vigil for the 136-kilogram specimen, which even has its own Spotify playlist