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Fleeing the war: Mother and son Ukrainian refugees arrive in Sechelt

Fleeing the war: Mother and son Ukrainian refugees arrive in Sechelt

When the war started, Olha Liubenko was separated from her husband and son by more than 500 kilometres and at home with her elderly grandmother and cat. Here's how she and her son made it to Canada.
Climate experts, environmentalists push back on Canada's carbon capture tax break

Climate experts, environmentalists push back on Canada's carbon capture tax break

Proponents of the technology say it offers a realistic path to wean Canada off fossil fuels without sinking the economy. Critics say it's unproven at scale.
Canada budget silent on electric vehicle rebate for used cars

Canada budget silent on electric vehicle rebate for used cars

The Liberal 2022 budget says Ottawa will extend the national electric vehicle rebate program to 2025. Used electric vehicles will not be included, despite a 2021 election promise.
How fighting a traffic ticket in B.C. is changing

How fighting a traffic ticket in B.C. is changing

British Columbians could soon be fighting a speeding ticket virtually. But one criminal defence lawyer says some of the changes to the new process are concerning.
B.C. mushroom farms fined $650,000 for releasing 'lethal' effluence

B.C. mushroom farms fined $650,000 for releasing 'lethal' effluence

The Abbotsford farms must report to Environment and Climate Change Canada how it will prevent such a release from happening again.
Erectile dysfunction medications pose serious eye condition risks, UBC study finds

Erectile dysfunction medications pose serious eye condition risks, UBC study finds

A word of caution for people who use these medications on the regular.
Why bad online reviews can sometimes be good for business

Why bad online reviews can sometimes be good for business

A new study shows that brand recognition among consumers is important in quelling negative online comments.
Opinion: Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea

Opinion: Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea

Voting rights in Canada have changed over time to become more inclusive. Challenging age discrimination in Canada’s election system could be the next step in expanding and strengthening our democracy.
Crown wants jail for B.C. caregiver who neglected disabled woman

Crown wants jail for B.C. caregiver who neglected disabled woman

The disabled senior was 72 pounds when admitted to hospital
B.C. food guide will deny treats at school and 'take the joy' out of celebrations: parents, dietitian

B.C. food guide will deny treats at school and 'take the joy' out of celebrations: parents, dietitian

What was the best treat you ever received in school? New school food guidelines would discourage the offering of cookies, cakes, fruit juices, and other foods that are high in fat, sodium and sugar.