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BC Liberals push 30-day action plan for doctor shortage

BC Liberals push 30-day action plan for doctor shortage

“We're speaking to our members each and every day, and many of them are on the brink of leaving.”
'It's non-stop': B.C. wedding industry returns in full swing

'It's non-stop': B.C. wedding industry returns in full swing

A new survey suggests wedding industry revenue could reach $1.5 billion in B.C. this year.
Dead salmon found at Trans Mountain construction site sparks outcry

Dead salmon found at Trans Mountain construction site sparks outcry

Trans Mountain has a DFO permit allowing it to divert the river and remove 800 square metres of instream spawning habitat in order to replace part of the existing pipeline and install the new pipeline for the expansion project.
Opinion: Canada's disappearing 'average farmer' means one-size-fits-all policies no longer work

Opinion: Canada's disappearing 'average farmer' means one-size-fits-all policies no longer work

Mid-size farms used to be the average farm in Canada, but the increase in both small and large farms has made it difficult to define what the new average farm size is.
Northern B.C. residents call Site C a 'horrible neighbour'

Northern B.C. residents call Site C a 'horrible neighbour'

Dust lingers in Old Fort as years of concerns from residents and the regional district remain unresolved
Recurring Olympic Dreams

Recurring Olympic Dreams

B.C. is exploring the possibility of bringing the Winter Olympics back in 2030, two decades after Whistler's Olympic dreams first came true. But for some, the return of the Games sounds more like a nightmare.
Friendliest cities in the world

Friendliest cities in the world

There’s nothing like a vacation to lift one’s spirits, especially during the doldrums of winter. For many, jetting off to new and exciting locales is one of life’s greatest pleasures—but it’s important to complete some research before picking a
Pet adoptions decline after surge during pandemic isolation

Pet adoptions decline after surge during pandemic isolation

Last year, many people became frustrated when they could not act fast enough to adopt. This year, the B.C. SPCA has 1,500 animals in its care — 700 ready for adoption immediately and the remainder in volunteer foster homes.
Opinion: Butterfly decoys trick predators into attacking them in conservation study

Opinion: Butterfly decoys trick predators into attacking them in conservation study

Butterflies are important pollinators. To find out how predators affect butterfly populations and diversity, butterfly decoys were used.
Opinion: 5 ways students can foster positive mental health at university

Opinion: 5 ways students can foster positive mental health at university

The transition to a new school year will be an important time for students to focus on strategies for fostering positive mental health and well-being, and recognizing signs that help may be needed.