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Trudeau, convoy leaders expected to testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act

Trudeau, convoy leaders expected to testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — The public inquiry into the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter begins on Thursday, and dozens of witnesses, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and high-profile conv
Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small community of Clearwater in British Columbia's North Thompson River valley, the issues were simple, to say the least.
Recession not guaranteed: B.C. braces for 'bumpy' ride

Recession not guaranteed: B.C. braces for 'bumpy' ride

Downturn or recession? Experts debate the severity of economic shock ahead.
Historic drought behind B.C. wildfires, salmon die-off could continue, experts say

Historic drought behind B.C. wildfires, salmon die-off could continue, experts say

VANCOUVER — Thousands of dead fish, a prolonged wildfire season and intense water shortages leading to ice rink closures are all symptoms of record-setting drought in parts of British Columbia.
Climate Changed: Catastrophe experts say retreat from flood risk is 'critical option'

Climate Changed: Catastrophe experts say retreat from flood risk is 'critical option'

VANCOUVER — All climate disasters are not created equal and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction recommends retreat in the face of only one type of threat.
Climate Changed: Communities on edge of catastrophe face choice of fight or flight

Climate Changed: Communities on edge of catastrophe face choice of fight or flight

VANCOUVER — The idea of relocating his community isn't one that Arnie Lampreau of the Shackan Indian Band in British Columbia's Nicola Valley thought he'd be considering when he was elected chief early last year.
Small B.C. island floats new model of rural education

Small B.C. island floats new model of rural education

A tiny B.C. island is charting a new course for rural education to keep families from abandoning the community to ensure their kids can attend high school.
B.C. woman attacked by deer in front of her own home

B.C. woman attacked by deer in front of her own home

Deer attacks on humans aren't common but they have been known to happen during rutting season in the fall.
B.C. agrees to pay $300,000 to couple who say logging flooded their property

B.C. agrees to pay $300,000 to couple who say logging flooded their property

Lawyers for the British Columbia government have agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit by a couple whose property flooded after a third of the forest in the surrounding watershed was cut down.
This is why travellers may see people wearing hazmat suits at YVR airport

This is why travellers may see people wearing hazmat suits at YVR airport

It's a common sight at the airport.