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26th global backyard bird count is back for Family Day weekend

26th global backyard bird count is back for Family Day weekend

British Columbians are lucky because they have many different species of birds that call the province home, says a spokesperson for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Korea, Japan want Canadian LNG – can Canada deliver?

Korea, Japan want Canadian LNG – can Canada deliver?

Japanese, Korean officials make the case for demand for Canadian energy
BC Chamber of Commerce blasts cost, complications of doing business in the province

BC Chamber of Commerce blasts cost, complications of doing business in the province

Business group calls on the provincial government to address the increasing challenges of business survival in BC NDP’s upcoming budget
What could a Chinese spy balloon do over British Columbia?

What could a Chinese spy balloon do over British Columbia?

Spy balloons represent a threat to B.C. military bases and could be a tool for espionage; however, physical threats to infrastructure remain low, experts speculate.
Air Canada ranked #10 most 'unreliable' airline in the world

Air Canada ranked #10 most 'unreliable' airline in the world

The study included the number of complaints received versus the number of them that were rectified.
Canadians should get info on how much alcohol is in a standard drink: Bennett

Canadians should get info on how much alcohol is in a standard drink: Bennett

OTTAWA — Canadians deserve to know how much alcohol is in a standard-sized drink regardless of where they buy it, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett said this week.
Press freedom breach alleged in B.C. reporter's arrest

Press freedom breach alleged in B.C. reporter's arrest

Narwhal reporter Amber Bracken was arrested in November 2021 while covering Wet’suwet’en First Nation protests against Coastal GasLink.
Sentencing dates set for Interior Health's former top doctor who's been convicted of sex crimes against a child

Sentencing dates set for Interior Health's former top doctor who's been convicted of sex crimes against a child

This story contains graphic details about the sexual abuse of a child. Reader discretion is advised.
Richmond, B.C., drivers told to slow down as snow geese arrive on roads

Richmond, B.C., drivers told to slow down as snow geese arrive on roads

RICHMOND, B.C. — Migratory birds have become a traffic hazard in Richmond, B.C., and RCMP are warning drivers to take precautions. Almost two dozen snow geese have been killed by vehicles in recent separate road instances.
Moving B.C. salmon farms from water to land costly, risky: study

Moving B.C. salmon farms from water to land costly, risky: study

Replacing current production from open-net salmon farms in B.C. with land-based systems would require at least $1.8 billion in investment, government subsidies and regulatory changes.