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Meet the conservationists behind the permanent protection of critical Sunshine Coast areas

Meet the conservationists behind the permanent protection of critical Sunshine Coast areas

How dedicated advocates like Bill Henwood are protecting B.C.'s invaluable coastal lands forever
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A 'gut-wrenching' snapshot of First Nations health

A 'gut-wrenching' snapshot of First Nations health

Toxic drugs and COVID have hit communities hard. But there’s still hope, resilience and a path to improve things, say top doctors.
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Swimmer Nicholas Bennett wins Canada's first Paralympic gold medal in Paris

Swimmer Nicholas Bennett wins Canada's first Paralympic gold medal in Paris

PARIS — Nicholas Bennett shed "everything" tears during O Canada at the Paralympic Games pool Monday. The 20-year-old swimmer from Parksville, B.C.
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Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry

Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry

Climate change is a pressing issue, but its impacts are not felt equally by everyone. A new report seeks to address this by arguing for the importance of climate justice in the tourism industry.
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In memoriam: Barbara Ann McCullough (née Hilton)

In memoriam: Barbara Ann McCullough (née Hilton)

January 23, 1957 - August 21, 2024
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By-the-numbers: How federal and provincial health funding stack up

By-the-numbers: How federal and provincial health funding stack up

OTTAWA — A look at provincial health spending and federal health transfers between 2005 and 2023. The figures have not been adjusted for inflation. Total provincial spending on health care: 2004-05: $86.2 billion 2022-23: $221.
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B.C. coastal strategy not enough to curtail waterfront development

B.C. coastal strategy not enough to curtail waterfront development

Natural systems play an important role in protecting coasts and capturing carbon in the atmosphere, says World Wildlife Fund Canada.
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Healthy Living: Late summer preemptive mental health work

Healthy Living: Late summer preemptive mental health work

"The feeling of being in control can have exponential rewards, and self-confidence and love."
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B.C. security guard awarded certificate of thanks for life-saving efforts

B.C. security guard awarded certificate of thanks for life-saving efforts

The security guard is being thanked for his quick thinking in the face of danger.
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Letter: Where do MLA candidates stand on a safer highway?

Letter: Where do MLA candidates stand on a safer highway?

'Safety issues including too many accidents to count (sadly including fatalities), delays due to construction projects on adjacent lands as seen in Selma Park recently, and even delays due to the garbage trucks stopping at every home, thereby holding back traffic, are not acceptable.'
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