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North Van woman’s Trans-Canada bike ride cut short by crash with motorcycle

North Van woman’s Trans-Canada bike ride cut short by crash with motorcycle

Bianca Hayes was aiming to set a Guinness World Record and raise $1 million for ovarian cancer research by becoming the fastest woman to cross Canada on a bike.
One arrested after shooting at Williams Lake stampede grounds, police say

One arrested after shooting at Williams Lake stampede grounds, police say

The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon
Northern B.C. geothermal project enters testing phase

Northern B.C. geothermal project enters testing phase

Testing for commercial viability will determine next steps of Fort Nelson First Nation's proposed Tu Deh-Kah power plant.
The wrong kind of 'hot dogs': RCMP remind owners the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars

The wrong kind of 'hot dogs': RCMP remind owners the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars

Be sure to leave your dog at home if you'll be in and out of your vehicle!
Study shows 90% of Canadians are worried about seafood mislabelling

Study shows 90% of Canadians are worried about seafood mislabelling

Fisheries and Oceans recommends stricter seafood traceability.
Canada's poorest residents more vulnerable to opioid-related harm, study finds

Canada's poorest residents more vulnerable to opioid-related harm, study finds

A new study has revealed a connection between a Canadian's socio-economic status and their susceptibility to opioid-related harm. Simultaneously, a landmark settlement has been reached to recover health-care costs related to opioid use.
Bank robberies on decline in Canada, says SFU criminologist

Bank robberies on decline in Canada, says SFU criminologist

Bank robberies less lucrative in an age when many transactions are made electronically.
Third Omicron wave expected to grow rapidly in coming weeks, peak in August

Third Omicron wave expected to grow rapidly in coming weeks, peak in August

When case counts rise, COVID modelling expert recommends a return to indoor masking, avoiding crowded spaces, getting booster vaccine
Canada at growing risk of a loneliness crisis, report finds

Canada at growing risk of a loneliness crisis, report finds

A new report looks at why Canada's aging population is at increased risk of experiencing social isolation and loneliness — and what some solutions might be.
Opinion: Cats that are allowed to roam can spread diseases to humans and wildlife

Opinion: Cats that are allowed to roam can spread diseases to humans and wildlife

In Canada, free-roaming cats were associated with 10 times more bats being submitted for rabies testing compared to indoor cats.