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Volunteer team of B.C. veterans using chainsaws to prevent wildfires

Volunteer team of B.C. veterans using chainsaws to prevent wildfires

From wildfire recovery in Lytton to flood cleanup in the Fraser Valley, this team hopes people will consider mitigation before disaster hits.
Opinion: Canadian young adults who live alone are more likely to struggle with unaffordable housing, study finds

Opinion: Canadian young adults who live alone are more likely to struggle with unaffordable housing, study finds

Young adults are among the groups most adversely affected by the housing crisis. Foreign-born young adults, in particular, are disproportionately more likely to live in unaffordable housing.
Alleged B.C. drug traffickers plead not guilty, going to trial

Alleged B.C. drug traffickers plead not guilty, going to trial

Six men face charges of conspiracy, possession and trafficking following drug cases in Vancouver, Maple Ridge and Vernon.
More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

The findings come as researchers look to uncover the origin of the pandemic and catch potentially serious mutations in immuno-compromised people and wild animals.
B.C. anti-fracking group ramps up campaign amid LNG project approval

B.C. anti-fracking group ramps up campaign amid LNG project approval

More than 30 banners and thousands of posters calling for an end to fracking were hung in communities across B.C.
What is the blue field outside the Richmond Olympic Oval?

What is the blue field outside the Richmond Olympic Oval?

New outdoor sports areas are being built outside the Richmond sports facility.
'It’s horrendous': Vancouver traveller says airline offered no 'reasonable alternatives' following bird strike

'It’s horrendous': Vancouver traveller says airline offered no 'reasonable alternatives' following bird strike

The airline has come under fire for similar situations with numerous travellers.
B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that looks to ensure family custody battles over animals can become more pet-friendly. The important role pets play in families will now be considered in amendments to B.C.
Demonstrators hang ‘Frack Free’ banner off Richmond overpass on Monday

Demonstrators hang ‘Frack Free’ banner off Richmond overpass on Monday

Fracking is a practice used in 91 per cent of B.C.'s gas production.
Convicted B.C. killer had loaded gun hidden between buttocks in Richmond shooting

Convicted B.C. killer had loaded gun hidden between buttocks in Richmond shooting

When he had an opportunity to surrender the gun, Robert Kinnear tried to avoid detection by claiming he was concerned about being exposed in public.