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Cherry farmers worried by unseasonably cold temperatures in British Columbia

Cherry farmers worried by unseasonably cold temperatures in British Columbia

KELOWNA, B.C. — Some cherry farmers in British Columbia are using helicopters to push warm air over their trees as unseasonably cool temperatures threaten this year's cherry crop even before the fruit has formed. Sukhpaul Bal, president of the B.C.
New cave dig at Charlie Lake bookends career for B.C. archaeologist

New cave dig at Charlie Lake bookends career for B.C. archaeologist

Dr. Jon Driver was one of the first archaeologists to work on the Tse’K’wa national historic cave site in the 1980s, where evidence of humans in the area date back more than 10,000 years
Survey lists Vancouver as most unaffordable city in North America

Survey lists Vancouver as most unaffordable city in North America

And one of the most unaffordable cities in the world
Canada could see 10-fold increase in registered crypto-trading platforms

Canada could see 10-fold increase in registered crypto-trading platforms

If you aren't buying cryptocurrency directly into a digital wallet, chances are your crypto assets fall under securities regulations.
Judge warns young addict about dangers of street drugs, says she'll die without treatment

Judge warns young addict about dangers of street drugs, says she'll die without treatment

“It’s not too late for you to make changes, but if you don’t make them now it’s going to slip through your fingers and be too late," said the judge.
Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Alder and birch are the leading allergies for B.C. during tree pollen season.
B.C.'s IIO investigating after a man in custody dies while in Surrey jail cells

B.C.'s IIO investigating after a man in custody dies while in Surrey jail cells

IIO says it will be conducting an investigation to determine whether police actions played a role in the man's death
Lobbying loophole leaves B.C. government wide open to ethical problems: expert

Lobbying loophole leaves B.C. government wide open to ethical problems: expert

Revolving door lobbying means a different kind of cash for access under the BC NDP, researcher says.
Métis family heritage of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox enshrined permanently at BC Place

Métis family heritage of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox enshrined permanently at BC Place

The provincial governing body for the First Nation presented a plaque alongside Terry's brother Darrell and other dignitaries.
At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

Organization struggles with leadership issues, athlete relations