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Metro Vancouver is 'transitioning' out of a La Niña pattern. Here's what to expect next

Metro Vancouver is 'transitioning' out of a La Niña pattern. Here's what to expect next

Environment Canada weighs in on the possibility of El Niño impacting the region.
Photos: How much water it takes to create 30 common items

Photos: How much water it takes to create 30 common items

The world is in a water crisis. From carcinogenic contamination to droughts in Arizona, California, and South Africa, the human population seems to be spiralling toward a world with less water.
Severe weather in Canada caused $3.1 billion in insured damages in 2022

Severe weather in Canada caused $3.1 billion in insured damages in 2022

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe weather caused $3.1 billion in insured damage in Canada in 2022, from flooding to storms to Hurricane Fiona. That makes 2022 the third worst year for insured losses in Canadian history.
New B.C. doctors should be trained in 'planetary health,' say experts

New B.C. doctors should be trained in 'planetary health,' say experts

20 health experts say Simon Fraser University should be the first in Canada to build its new medical school based on a 'planetary health' curriculum.
23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023

23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, the first high-definition photos of outer space were able to be seen in 2022.
Photos: 20 tips to help your houseplants survive the winter

Photos: 20 tips to help your houseplants survive the winter

It may seem like winter is nothing but a death sentence for your beloved houseplants, but the coldest months are simply the time to use more specialized plant care.
'What the heck is that?': Mystery cloud captured on camera by B.C. resident

'What the heck is that?': Mystery cloud captured on camera by B.C. resident

A meteorologist has a pretty good guess of what it might be.
Could driving without winter tires in B.C. void your insurance?

Could driving without winter tires in B.C. void your insurance?

No, but it could affect how much you pay out in the end, says one Vancouver lawyer.
'Confluence of bad air': How climate change is undermining B.C.'s air quality

'Confluence of bad air': How climate change is undermining B.C.'s air quality

In 2021, 16 municipalities exceeded provincial or federal air quality standards for PM 2.5, ozone or sulphur dioxide. Experts say climate change is driving a worrying trend.
How Canada's biggest cities are losing their green space

How Canada's biggest cities are losing their green space

Canada biggest cities have lost their green spaces at staggering rates over the past two decades, new data from Statistics Canada has revealed.