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Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

KRASNE, Ukraine — The cows on Lyuba Pastushok's farm are like her "cheeky children," she explained in Ukrainian as she walked among her growing herd, gently cooing to them and softly petting their heads.
$500K grant to support Indigenous students in Camosun's trades programs

$500K grant to support Indigenous students in Camosun's trades programs

The new funding will cover everything from student fees to books, supplies, housing, transportation, childcare, assistance with tools, protective equipment and cultural activities.
Hunting differences could explain decline of southern resident killer whales

Hunting differences could explain decline of southern resident killer whales

Since the end of live capture, northern resident killer whales have tripled, while southern residents have languished. How they hunt could explain why the southern population is struggling to bounce back, a new study suggests.
Modular housing is seeing a 'massive groundswell of interest' in B.C.

Modular housing is seeing a 'massive groundswell of interest' in B.C.

This type of dwelling can offer more construction certainty and sustainability, according to manufacturers.
Researchers get $100K each in sectors from sleep to sexual reproduction in nature

Researchers get $100K each in sectors from sleep to sexual reproduction in nature

Leading researchers in a range of sectors including sleep, power electronics and the development of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine are among the five Canadians awarded $100,000 each for their innovative accomplishments.
Canada has jobs and public support for immigrants but it doesn’t have the housing

Canada has jobs and public support for immigrants but it doesn’t have the housing

The affordable housing crisis across the country is a trainwreck that could derail immigration targets, experts say
Topless Juno Awards stage crasher has a history of similar stunts in B.C.

Topless Juno Awards stage crasher has a history of similar stunts in B.C.

The protester, who goes by the nickname "Ever," gained attention twice last year for similar stunts in Vancouver and Victoria. 
Flair Airlines offers massive sale after multiple flights cancelled, 4 planes seized

Flair Airlines offers massive sale after multiple flights cancelled, 4 planes seized

"Sure if you let people on the planes if, in fact, you have planes," remarked one person.
Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

For Myles' mother, Margie, the disciplinary measures don't go far enough. "I didn't know this side of life, this darkness," she says.
20-year-old B.C. man dies after stepping on a live wire in Peru

20-year-old B.C. man dies after stepping on a live wire in Peru

Camden Verlaan of Roberts Creek was on the 'journey of a lifetime' and volunteering in Peru when he died on March 8.