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Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Over 100 shark and ray species were recently added to an international treaty, known as the CITES list, to protect them from the threat of unsustainable and illegal trade.
New West police seize 52 kilograms of illicit cannabis during traffic stop

New West police seize 52 kilograms of illicit cannabis during traffic stop

New Westminster Police Department’s gang suppression unit seizes bags (and bags) of marijuana
'Highest percentage': Over a third of Canadians have lost their luggage while travelling

'Highest percentage': Over a third of Canadians have lost their luggage while travelling

“Even if you do get your lost or delayed baggage returned to you, it could be days without your gear, forcing you to fork out extra for vital travel essentials."
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall on air fryers due to burn hazard

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall on air fryers due to burn hazard

Check your air fryer.
Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

It will be easier for Iranians to extend their stay rather than go home to a regime with no respect for human rights.
B.C. boat master fined $25,000 in urchin diver's 'tragic' death

B.C. boat master fined $25,000 in urchin diver's 'tragic' death

Andrew Connor Brown was an occupational scuba diver employed as a red sea urchin harvester on the vessel Diver City.
B.C. couple claims bullying in neighbour lawn-watering dispute

B.C. couple claims bullying in neighbour lawn-watering dispute

Couple complained of yard flooding by uphill neighbour, who said "water goes downhill."
Seniors advocate calls for changes to home support, saying it's too expensive

Seniors advocate calls for changes to home support, saying it's too expensive

Most provinces don’t charge for home support, and of those that do, B.C. is the most expensive, which means fewer people are using it, says a new report from the seniors advocate. Instead, they’re going into long-term care.
Canadian minister recommends emergency order to protect last spotted owl in B.C.

Canadian minister recommends emergency order to protect last spotted owl in B.C.

Only one wild-born northern spotted owl is known to exist in B.C. Canada's federal minister of environment has recommended an emergency protection order to protect 2,500 hectares of old-growth forest.
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively honorary chairs at Canada’s most prestigious arts awards

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively honorary chairs at Canada’s most prestigious arts awards

The awards are considered Canada's highest honour in the arts.