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These B.C. cities will get hit hardest by future heat waves

These B.C. cities will get hit hardest by future heat waves

The B.C. Interior cities of Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, Creston and Vernon are expected to face some of the hottest and long-lasting heat waves starting in 2051. A lack of preparedness, however, still leaves the big cities of Metro Vancouver vulnerable.
How Canadian tenants, landlords and cities must face extreme heat

How Canadian tenants, landlords and cities must face extreme heat

National guidance outlines how tenants, landlords and cities should prepare for the next heat wave.
Convictions overturned for B.C. man accused of importing 15kg of meth on Canada Day

Convictions overturned for B.C. man accused of importing 15kg of meth on Canada Day

Rajkumar Subramaniam will face a new trial after an appeal found the jury that convicted him received poor instructions.
B.C. educator agrees to 10-year ban for crossing teacher-student boundaries

B.C. educator agrees to 10-year ban for crossing teacher-student boundaries

Joseph James Hizon Arnesto exchanged messages with students, discussing their personal and romantic lives.
Still time to cut CO2 before climate tipping point, report finds

Still time to cut CO2 before climate tipping point, report finds

More countries reversing emissions, but deeper and faster cuts needed, study finds
Abbotsford police searching for man after two alleged gunpoint robberies

Abbotsford police searching for man after two alleged gunpoint robberies

Two Abbotsford gas stations were robbed just days apart.
Fundraising mom and son complete 100 hours in a scissor lift

Fundraising mom and son complete 100 hours in a scissor lift

Cody and Megan Kelso spent Easter long weekend raising cash for B.C. causes
Coastal First Nation's clean energy conversion efforts ahead of curve in B.C.

Coastal First Nation's clean energy conversion efforts ahead of curve in B.C.

Rural, remote, and Indigenous communities often face energy costs that are up to three times the Canadian household average, according to an Ecotrust report. 
Climate anxiety is so high that it's being tracked in Canada

Climate anxiety is so high that it's being tracked in Canada

B.C. researchers are working with Facebook, Twitter and Reddit on the project.
BC Hydro failing to fix environmental damage from dams, claims audit request

BC Hydro failing to fix environmental damage from dams, claims audit request

Conservation groups allege BC Hydro is not allocating enough money to correct dam-triggered damage to fish and wildlife.