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'A scientific sin': 16 Canadian salmon scientists claim DFO sea lice report was manipulated

'A scientific sin': 16 Canadian salmon scientists claim DFO sea lice report was manipulated

16 scientists slam a recent DFO report that found salmon farms had an "insignificant" impact on wild salmon infestations — claiming the report's authors cherry-picked data, ignored scientific consensus and failed to consult with experts outside the department.
B.C.'s biggest francophone music and cultural festival coming to Coquitlam

B.C.'s biggest francophone music and cultural festival coming to Coquitlam

This is the 34th year for Festival du Bois, which offers musical performances, dancing, food, workshops, shopping and a traditional francophone experience at Mackin Park.
Fire alarm at Surrey, B.C., apartment building leads to homicide discovery

Fire alarm at Surrey, B.C., apartment building leads to homicide discovery

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide detectives have taken over an investigation after a dead woman and a critically injured man were found as fire crews answered an alarm at a Surrey, B.C., apartment.
After 14 months at shelter rescued river dog at last has a new home

After 14 months at shelter rescued river dog at last has a new home

Connie arrived at the Delta Community Shelter shortly after the atmospheric river flooding in November 2021
Gloomy economic outlook, elevated mortgages drag down 2023 B.C. housing market: BCREA

Gloomy economic outlook, elevated mortgages drag down 2023 B.C. housing market: BCREA

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Real Estate Association says the chill across the province's property sector will drag on through this year, but it calls for a strong rebound in 2024.
Canada under pressure to ban deep-sea mining as global ocean summit starts in Vancouver

Canada under pressure to ban deep-sea mining as global ocean summit starts in Vancouver

Seabed mining is the hot-button political issue coming into the conference, said Susanna Fuller, a vice-president of Oceans North.
Vancouver council to review new grant proposal for enhancing mental health services

Vancouver council to review new grant proposal for enhancing mental health services

Vancouver city council will review its next steps for a $2.8 million grant to the health authority in what Mayor Ken Sim says will enhance a police partnership with mental health services.
Fugitive from Victoria rescued by U.S. Coast Guard after stolen yacht flips

Fugitive from Victoria rescued by U.S. Coast Guard after stolen yacht flips

Tale also involves The Goonies movie and a dead fish. Jericho Wolf Labonte was being sought by Victoria police; he turned up in Oregon, aboard a stolen yacht that flipped in rough seas. (Video)
B.C. NDP expects to table more than two dozen new bills in spring legislature sitting

B.C. NDP expects to table more than two dozen new bills in spring legislature sitting

VICTORIA — A refreshed housing plan and health care, public safety, environment and cost-of-living initiatives will be the focus of the British Columbia New Democrat government's political agenda over the coming months, says house leader Ravi Kahlon.
One man dead, two suspects in custody after shooting in Abbotsford, B.C., home

One man dead, two suspects in custody after shooting in Abbotsford, B.C., home

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a shooting at a home in Abbotsford, B.C., has left one person dead.