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Okanagan tourism operators losing thousands amid wildfire-related cancellations

Okanagan tourism operators losing thousands amid wildfire-related cancellations

Small businesses that rely on tourists are reeling due to the impact of the wildfires in the Southern Interior
Natural disasters linked to climate change

Natural disasters linked to climate change

The 21st century has not been kind to the planet's inhabitants, as floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, and heat waves have caused havoc with historic frequency and severity.
No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

VANCOUVER — Alesha Campbell's five-year-old daughter Maddie used to look forward to "Forest Fridays," when she and kindergarten classmates would walk through the woods behind Rose Valley Elementary in West Kelowna.
Alleged B.C. police assault: Baby had head abrasion, witness says

Alleged B.C. police assault: Baby had head abrasion, witness says

Woman on bus who told Indigenous man he was incapable of looking after child may have called 911, according to one witness.
Opinion: AI is reshaping the workplace — but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?

Opinion: AI is reshaping the workplace — but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?

The rapid rate of AI adoption is putting workplaces at risk of overlooking its potentially adverse impacts, particularly those that could impact the health and well-being of workers.
Canada's first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C.

Canada's first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C.

The new variant was first detected in Denmark last month.
New B.C. money not tied to 10 cities on government's 'housing target' list

New B.C. money not tied to 10 cities on government's 'housing target' list

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "It's not only those communities that need the housing."
'Cowardly': Vancouver manslaughter victim offered no provocation

'Cowardly': Vancouver manslaughter victim offered no provocation

The 2021 fatal attack on an East Vancouver man beloved as a community volunteer and artist was called 'senseless' by his partner.
Richmond students launch program to help peers with disabilities

Richmond students launch program to help peers with disabilities

Inspired 2 Uplift program tackles stigma around disability
B.C. man faces Vancouver, Sechelt kidnapping, robbery, firearms charges

B.C. man faces Vancouver, Sechelt kidnapping, robbery, firearms charges

Isaiah Castro pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and elected trial by provincial court judge.