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Hydromedusa jellyfish could see explosive growth in B.C.

Hydromedusa jellyfish could see explosive growth in B.C.

Under a shifting climate, explosive growth of the freshwater jellyfish could damage local ecosystems. Now, one B.C. scientist is calling on the public to help track it.
‘Disturbing on a couple of levels’; B.C. ministry withholds funding from family caring for Indigenous granddaughter

‘Disturbing on a couple of levels’; B.C. ministry withholds funding from family caring for Indigenous granddaughter

Content Warning: This story contains content and evidence around the ongoing mistreatment of Indigenous kin in “care,” by B.C.’s child “welfare” system. Please read with care, and prioritize your spirit and well-being.
Erasure of Indigenous languages ‘a scar’ on Canada, says maskēkow-ininiw language warrior

Erasure of Indigenous languages ‘a scar’ on Canada, says maskēkow-ininiw language warrior

Onowa McIvor is part of a group of language activists, practitioners and scholars, who are working to restore First Nation’s languages across Canada. 
You might confuse monkeypox symptoms with other viruses. Here's why

You might confuse monkeypox symptoms with other viruses. Here's why

"So that initial part of the monkeypox illness is identical to influenza, identical to COVID," says an expert.
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.