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Wildfires, other extreme weather driving insurance costs up over time: experts

Wildfires, other extreme weather driving insurance costs up over time: experts

The wildfires plaguing residents in Alberta and Nova Scotia are part of a larger trend that’s driving up the cost of home insurance as extreme weather becomes more common, insurance experts say.
REAPS seeking $100K from City of Prince George after being forced to move

REAPS seeking $100K from City of Prince George after being forced to move

The environmental organization was “blindsided” in 2021 by a City of Prince George decision to give the organization’s Gorse Street location to the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.
Prince George student earns silver at Canada Wide Science Fair

Prince George student earns silver at Canada Wide Science Fair

Prabhnoor Sidhu seeks to reduce the devastation brought by landslides with her NatureGate
'Part of our culture': 68% of B.C. adults take part in outdoor recreation, says poll

'Part of our culture': 68% of B.C. adults take part in outdoor recreation, says poll

When it comes to accessing the outdoors in B.C., big gaps remain when it comes to gender, where you live, and how much money you make.
Opinion: BC NDP takes another step in its drug decriminalization experiment

Opinion: BC NDP takes another step in its drug decriminalization experiment

Opposition BC United say the program lacks the necessary 'guard rails'
Meet the SD57 trustee by-election candidates: Dusty Martin

Meet the SD57 trustee by-election candidates: Dusty Martin

‘Our children can't make these decisions for themselves, so let us stand up and speak for them’
6 people have drowned in B.C. this year. Here's how to stay safe

6 people have drowned in B.C. this year. Here's how to stay safe

"I can't emphasize enough the need to wear a life jacket when boating."
Urban sprawl on wooded lands presents unique challenges when fires spread: experts

Urban sprawl on wooded lands presents unique challenges when fires spread: experts

As more people build houses on the fringes of wooded areas, the approach to firefighting is getting more complex -- and the out-of-control wildfire near Halifax is one stark example, experts say.
Holiday from hell: Richmond family's dream trip to Rockies goes up in flames

Holiday from hell: Richmond family's dream trip to Rockies goes up in flames

The family-of-8’s rental car went up in smoke in the middle of nowhere, leaving them stranded, with bears close by
Canadian forestry execs deny overseas control, but government documents tell a different story

Canadian forestry execs deny overseas control, but government documents tell a different story

Amid a federal investigation into Paper Excellence's business ties, a briefing note shows Nova Scotia's government knew the company was controlled by a Chinese-Indonesian conglomerate as recently as 2017. Former B.C. officials declined to comment.