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Some Canadian students going back to school face heat wave, post-wildfire landscape

Some Canadian students going back to school face heat wave, post-wildfire landscape

TORONTO — When Alicia White accompanied her daughters to their first day of class on Tuesday morning, she saw for the first time how close wildfire flames came to their school in Kelowna, B.C.
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B.C. motorcyclist drives into oncoming traffic, crashes trying to evade police

B.C. motorcyclist drives into oncoming traffic, crashes trying to evade police

The driver went double the posted speed limit and crossed into oncoming traffic to evade police.
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Kirk LaPointe: We need AI training before AI’s training wheels come off

Kirk LaPointe: We need AI training before AI’s training wheels come off

Though we are in 'play mode' with AI-powered chat bots, one expert says she is concerned Canadians are not sufficiently informing themselves on the technology, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Photos: Foodies, artists embrace new multicultural festival in Burnaby

Photos: Foodies, artists embrace new multicultural festival in Burnaby

A diverse slate of performers and vendors showcased their culture to thousands at Burnaby's North Road Festival over the Labour Day weekend.
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B.C. wildfire evacuees rebuilding their home for the second time since 2019

B.C. wildfire evacuees rebuilding their home for the second time since 2019

Patrick Lacey: "We were getting ready to move in. Now, we're back to finding a trailer."
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More hot, sunny weather ahead for Burnaby

More hot, sunny weather ahead for Burnaby

Get ready for more sunshine and heat by the weekend.
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Mario Canseco: Canadians are divided on buying into biometric payment options

Mario Canseco: Canadians are divided on buying into biometric payment options

Will the next big thing in payments involve our fingertips, palms and faces?
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Some schools are restricting use of cellphones saying they distract from learning

Some schools are restricting use of cellphones saying they distract from learning

Students returning to Belmont Secondary will have to place cellphones in a container provided at the front of the class or store them in their bags
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Opinion: Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health

Opinion: Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health

The notion that wildfire smoke is 'natural,' and therefore less harmful than other types of air pollution, is not supported by the evidence. Wildfire smoke has been linked to adverse health effects.
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Measuring the B.C. teacher shortage is the first step towards fixing it

Measuring the B.C. teacher shortage is the first step towards fixing it

A new school year is always a time of excitement and anticipation.
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