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Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada's Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.
Column: My garden’s end-of-the-year report card

Column: My garden’s end-of-the-year report card

The garden was put through its paces in 2024.
How worried should we be about bird flu, Lyme disease and rabies?

How worried should we be about bird flu, Lyme disease and rabies?

We asked the BC Centre for Disease Control about staying safe from zoonotic diseases.
Canucks lines vs Kraken, December 28, 2024

Canucks lines vs Kraken, December 28, 2024

Vancouver Canucks stars Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson will not play in Saturday afternoon's game against the Seattle Kraken.
This was 2024 in Richmond: Education stories of the Year

This was 2024 in Richmond: Education stories of the Year

From AED and naloxone kits to seismic and modular classroom upgrades, there have been a lot of long, complex discussions for the safety of students and staff.
BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

Inspect the ad, research the company and look up reviews are some tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid too-good-to-be-true scams like this one.
The best streaming platforms for your mental health

The best streaming platforms for your mental health

Hers looked at the 10 most popular streaming services in the U.S. to rank their content based on three categories related to media consumption and mental health.
Want to make sex work safer? Decriminalize it, study says

Want to make sex work safer? Decriminalize it, study says

Workers fare better when they can rely on each other and seek formal indoor work without worrying about police surveillance.
Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Science-based insights can help dial down parents' anxiety by reminding them to let go of what they can't control and focus on what matters most.
Steveston bike path could be extended to No. 5 Road

Steveston bike path could be extended to No. 5 Road

Phase four of the bike/pedestrian path might be part of the 2026 capital budget.