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Squamish math historian redefines origin of decimal point

Squamish math historian redefines origin of decimal point

Historic Revelation: Trinity Western prof uncovers that the decimal point was used 150 years before previously thought. 
B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

PENTICTON, B.C. — Farmers in British Columbia will get an extra $70 million to replant and strengthen fruit orchards and vineyards after two years of weather-related disasters, says Premier David Eby.
Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Canada found to lead global rise in mass die-offs on salmon farms, but B.C. industry says trend doesn't apply to them.
Surrey policing: peace on the horizon?

Surrey policing: peace on the horizon?

The two sides are expected in court on March 15.
Warming weather heightens avalanche concerns after 5 fatalities in B.C.

Warming weather heightens avalanche concerns after 5 fatalities in B.C.

A big warming event is expected in B.C., one that will rapidly weaken the snowpack and cause widespread natural avalanches.
Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

'Active day, quiet night' wildfire model upended in study.
'We need to be vigilant': Declining humpback whale population blamed on warming waters

'We need to be vigilant': Declining humpback whale population blamed on warming waters

Researchers and scientists hope this study will be a "whale-sized dose" of motivation to reduce the impacts of climate change.
B.C. bride awarded nearly $4K for delayed wedding dress

B.C. bride awarded nearly $4K for delayed wedding dress

Inderdeep Deo said she paid $4,090 for a wedding dress but had to go to another vendor before the ceremony.
New trial ordered in B.C. child sex assault, interference case

New trial ordered in B.C. child sex assault, interference case

A.B. was convicted of committing sexual offences against his stepdaughter between 2001 and 2011.
Trucking company concerned about Dawson Creek water restrictions

Trucking company concerned about Dawson Creek water restrictions

The City of Dawson Creek says they will discuss potential remedies over water restrictions with Curtis York Trucking, but they must stay within bylaw parameters.