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For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

"Canada should use the global carbon market framework to build a stronger Canadian natural gas sector and a cleaner world."
Lawyer to argue accused killer should be found not criminally responsible in Kamloops slaying

Lawyer to argue accused killer should be found not criminally responsible in Kamloops slaying

The Crown has closed its case in the trial of a Kamloops man accused of stabbing his friend to death, with defence lawyers set to argue he should be found not criminally responsible due to his state of mind at the time.
B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

Nurses Bargaining Association says agreement includes "record-setting compensation" and a "groundbreaking commitment" to support mandatory nurse-patient ratios.
Siblings, woman claiming to be wife fight over Vernon man's will

Siblings, woman claiming to be wife fight over Vernon man's will

A certificate of incapability was issued, and the public guardian became the committee of his estate.
Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

"Having flown three times, I consider myself blessed beyond any reasonable expectation in life." 
Vancouver police investigating 'violent confrontations' at trans-rights rally

Vancouver police investigating 'violent confrontations' at trans-rights rally

Vancouver police say they are investigating "violent confrontations" at a Friday rally marking the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Knife attack on Surrey bus leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Knife attack on Surrey bus leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Metro Vancouver Transit Police say they are investigating a knife attack on a TransLink bus in Surrey, B.C., that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

More than 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government.
Birth control covered by PharmaCare in B.C. starting today

Birth control covered by PharmaCare in B.C. starting today

British Columbians now have access to free prescription contraceptives. As of April 1, PharmaCare will pay for many different types of birth control for any B.C. resident, making British Columbia the first province in Canada to cover these costs.
Life on planet Earth is overwhelmingly very big or very small

Life on planet Earth is overwhelmingly very big or very small

In the ocean, mangrove forests were found to have the most biomass.