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There's a different dime in your change to celebrate 100th anniversary of Bluenose

There's a different dime in your change to celebrate 100th anniversary of Bluenose

This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Bérubé is being issued in celebration of Bluenose's 100th anniversary.
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OPINION: Vaccines save lives

OPINION: Vaccines save lives

Vaccines are so effective, many of the diseases they prevent have become "legends" to modern people, columnist Todd Whitcombe says
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Why is DivaCup offering a paid menstrual leave policy?

Why is DivaCup offering a paid menstrual leave policy?

Menstruating employees are allowed to take one day off per month, paid.
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OPINION: Truth and reconciliation is no walk on the beach

OPINION: Truth and reconciliation is no walk on the beach

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been more talk than action on truth and reconciliation, a pair of UNBC First Nations studies professors say
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Two 'extraordinary' storms slated to hit B.C. coast

Two 'extraordinary' storms slated to hit B.C. coast

One storm is described by meteorologists as a "weather bomb."
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Get vaccinated for the children’s sake

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Get vaccinated for the children’s sake

The delta variant doesn't care how tough you think you are, letter writer Eugene Fetterly says
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Children's health, cognitive abilities depend on access to nature: Metro Vancouver study

Children's health, cognitive abilities depend on access to nature: Metro Vancouver study

A massive University of British Columbia study tracking 27,372 children across Metro Vancouver found those who live near green spaces achieved better results on early childhood development tests, partly due to lowered exposure to traffic-related air and noise pollution.
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B.C. whale-watching guide fined $10K for approaching killer whales

B.C. whale-watching guide fined $10K for approaching killer whales

The court ruling stems from a May 2019 incident. Environmental groups have recently called on DFO to ramp up patrols, prosecutions and penalties for whale-watching operators 'routinely violating' legally established buffer zones set up for threatened killer whales.
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Vehicle linked to downtown gunplay located

Vehicle linked to downtown gunplay located

Police thank public, investigation ongoing
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Burnaby woman claims $70-million jackpot — the largest lottery win in B.C.'s history

Burnaby woman claims $70-million jackpot — the largest lottery win in B.C.'s history

Christine Lauzon says she'll 'let it settle a bit' before she makes any big decisions about what to do with her Lotto Max winnings.
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