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B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

The discovery of the 1-cyanopyrene carbon molecule was made in the Taurus molecular cloud, a star nursery that offers clues to the formation of our solar system.
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B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

Future heat waves are expected to extend the summer drought period and raise the risk of fall flooding in several hot spots across Canada, two new studies have found.
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Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

The pre-print study found little evidence that lethal interventions, which often account for upwards of 500 bear deaths a year, lead to a decrease in human-wildlife conflict.
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B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

Greenhills Holding Corp. was penalized for a 'major' contravention of the Environmental Management Act after heavy rains threatened tailings ponds at its gold mine near Quesnel, B.C.
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B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

Federal court ruling prohibits Dease River First Nation's chief and council from holding office and reinstates the general election next month.
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More opioid users stuck with methadone than gold-standard alternative, finds B.C. study

More opioid users stuck with methadone than gold-standard alternative, finds B.C. study

The results of the decade-long study — which followed 30,000 B.C. drug users taking two opioid alternatives — are expected to help doctors better treat patients.
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Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.
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Wine seizure at border leaves B.C. man with $10K in legal fees

Wine seizure at border leaves B.C. man with $10K in legal fees

The 26-year-old man failed to recoup two bottles of wine worth more than $10,000 and was ordered to pay another $10,000 in legal fees.
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What 'axing' the carbon tax would mean for British Columbians

What 'axing' the carbon tax would mean for British Columbians

Ahead of a pivotal election, an analysis of the payoffs and consequences of eliminating B.C.'s carbon tax
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Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

The head of Dairy Farmers of Canada said dumping milk was only done 'as a last resort.'
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