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What should a permanent paid sick-leave program entail? B.C. wants to know

What should a permanent paid sick-leave program entail? B.C. wants to know

The province has begun a public consultation process to address current options; if findings ring true, regulation could come in effect by Jan. 1, 2022.
Evidence Indigenous burning works is growing. Could Australia offer a model for B.C.?

Evidence Indigenous burning works is growing. Could Australia offer a model for B.C.?

A UBC researcher looking into traditional Indigenous burning practices has found setting fire to the land in the right way and at the right time can ramp up biodiversity. Could Australia offer a lesson on how to fight fire with fire?
Burnaby soccer great Christine Sinclair, Canada stun Sweden to win Olympic gold

Burnaby soccer great Christine Sinclair, Canada stun Sweden to win Olympic gold

Canada comes out on top in thriller
Ranchers race against raging wildfire to save cows, land

Ranchers race against raging wildfire to save cows, land

Three massive fires are burning around a third-generation ranch, threatening not only their land but also their cattle.
Safety alert: Health Canada recalls dehumidifiers due to 'fire hazard'

Safety alert: Health Canada recalls dehumidifiers due to 'fire hazard'

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the affected product and ask the manufacturer for a refund.
'Unusual outbreaks' of kennel cough spark warning from BC SPCA

'Unusual outbreaks' of kennel cough spark warning from BC SPCA

The outbreak isn't being caused by any of the usual suspects.
Vancouver Aquarium readies to reopen

Vancouver Aquarium readies to reopen

65-year-old Vancouver attraction was sold during the pandemic.
Squamish Nation drum beats loudly for Team Canada at Tokyo Olympics

Squamish Nation drum beats loudly for Team Canada at Tokyo Olympics

Team Canada’s Chef de Mission celebrates athletes with a 'heartbeat' meant to unite the country
Rare B.C. 'corpse flower' set to unfurl its putrid beauty

Rare B.C. 'corpse flower' set to unfurl its putrid beauty

A native of the Indonesian rainforest, the only amorphophallus titanum specimen in Vancouver last bloomed in 2018 at the Bloedel Conservatory. This year, the stinky flower is expected to be even bigger.
Raccoons re-enact Mufasa vs. Scar fight on Vancouver rooftop (VIDEO)

Raccoons re-enact Mufasa vs. Scar fight on Vancouver rooftop (VIDEO)

Long live the king 🦝