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Poverty more than doubles your likelihood of dying from heat

Poverty more than doubles your likelihood of dying from heat

New research shows high temperatures disproportionately impact people on income assistance.
The beast has landed: Here's what's next for Hawaii Martin Mars

The beast has landed: Here's what's next for Hawaii Martin Mars

Before being moved to the B.C. Aviation Museum, where it will be displayed as its “crown jewel,” there’s still plenty to do.
Rescuers free entangled humpbacks that got tied together off Vancouver Island

Rescuers free entangled humpbacks that got tied together off Vancouver Island

Paul Cottrell, lead on Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Marine Mammal Rescue Unit, said it’s “extremely rare” that the pair would be tangled in the same lines.
FireSmart rep discusses potential threats for qathet region

FireSmart rep discusses potential threats for qathet region

Climate change, fire suppression and forest health all factor into present day forest fires
qathet Regional District board accepts ferry meeting invitation

qathet Regional District board accepts ferry meeting invitation

Directors want to meet BC Ferries representatives to discuss public engagement
Opinion: Poll finds majority of Canadians are opposed to military conscription if war breaks out

Opinion: Poll finds majority of Canadians are opposed to military conscription if war breaks out

A forthcoming poll finds that although the majority of respondents oppose conscription, all age categories are more likely to support conscription if it is gender-neutral.
Letter: Rotarians grateful for recognition

Letter: Rotarians grateful for recognition

"The sea walk was a massive project, and its upgrading is far beyond the capability of our club members, but we do appreciate Mr. Hunter’s suggestion that we could help with it."
Group of Alaska Tribes demands pause on B.C. mining project upstream of 'ecological hotspot'

Group of Alaska Tribes demands pause on B.C. mining project upstream of 'ecological hotspot'

B.C. is set to publish an environmental impact assessment for the Eskay Creek mine in the near future.
Port Mellon fire extinguished

Port Mellon fire extinguished

As of 5 p.m. Monday, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has classified the wildfire that ignited near the Port Mellon pulp mill last week as "out." The fire, which started Aug.
Does logging a burned out forest hurt or help?

Does logging a burned out forest hurt or help?

The 2023 wildfires were the most destructive in B.C.'s history.