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B.C.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

B.C.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

Drought can also be exacerbated by land use, forest-management decisions and urbanization, says a forestry professor.
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Opinion: Fast fashion is harming our planet. These 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobe

Opinion: Fast fashion is harming our planet. These 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobe

In a world dominated by fast fashion, building a slower wardrobe is the key to living more sustainably, saving money and standing out among the crowd.
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Wildfire program supported by qathet Regional District

Wildfire program supported by qathet Regional District

Regional district committee of the whole embraces trial period for combined firefighting capability
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B.C. launches online eviction process; but critics say it doesn't go far enough

B.C. launches online eviction process; but critics say it doesn't go far enough

Local housing researchers assert a new online 'landlord use' eviction application process is a missed opportunity to grapple with and grasp the scope of eviction disputes in B.C.
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B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops

B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents are being told to brace for a coming heat wave that could send temperatures into the high 30s and beyond, with the government reminding people to check in on their neighbours.
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BC Hydro meeting supported by qathet Regional District

BC Hydro meeting supported by qathet Regional District

Regional district directors want to discuss EV charging stations and net metering
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Savary Island drowning reported

Savary Island drowning reported

Police and BC Coroners Service respond to death
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FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC moving from per minute to per kilowatt hour charging formula in B.C.
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B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

Under the new Canada Community-Building Fund deal, local governments in B.C. will receive $300 million in federal infrastructure funding in 2024-2025.
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New Tasting Passport includes guided food tours of Sunshine Coast

New Tasting Passport includes guided food tours of Sunshine Coast

A new Tasting Passport app allows users to created their own self-guided food tour of regions across B.C., including the Sunshine Coast.
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