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The celebrated reappearance of a young humpback whale nicknamed Poseidon on the north Island has researchers reminding boaters to take extra caution when heading out on the water this summer.

The federal government has announced new funding to support childcare in B.C. and across Canada as the economy reopens.

Adults in their senior years have coped better emotionally with the pandemic, compared to people in the lower age brackets, according to research released recently from UBC.

Now is the time to listen, learn, engage and act, states education minister

At least 1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents, according to a national survey by Finder.com.

$4.4 million going toward health profession-related education and training at provincial post-secondary institutions

The provincial government is quadrupling the fine for “dooring” in an effort to reduce cyclist collisions. As of Sept. 1, anyone opening the door of a parked car when it’s not reasonably safe to do so – known as “dooring” – will face a fine of $368.

Regional health authority wants to keep COVID-19 transmissions down

Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced Tuesday that it does not expect to allow any commercial or recreational fishery for Fraser River sockeye this year due to concerns about the stocks.

“C’mon — you’re better than that.” That’s how B.C. Premier John Horgan opened his weekly press briefing on Thursday.