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Natural disasters linked to climate change

Natural disasters linked to climate change

The 21st century has not been kind to the planet's inhabitants, as floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, and heat waves have caused havoc with historic frequency and severity.
No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

VANCOUVER — Alesha Campbell's five-year-old daughter Maddie used to look forward to "Forest Fridays," when she and kindergarten classmates would walk through the woods behind Rose Valley Elementary in West Kelowna.
Alleged B.C. police assault: Baby had head abrasion, witness says

Alleged B.C. police assault: Baby had head abrasion, witness says

Woman on bus who told Indigenous man he was incapable of looking after child may have called 911, according to one witness.
Burnaby group urges strength in community in light of new toxic drug data

Burnaby group urges strength in community in light of new toxic drug data

The Burnaby Community Action Team is set to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by offering free naloxone training.
Opinion: AI is reshaping the workplace — but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?

Opinion: AI is reshaping the workplace — but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?

The rapid rate of AI adoption is putting workplaces at risk of overlooking its potentially adverse impacts, particularly those that could impact the health and well-being of workers.
Canada's first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C.

Canada's first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C.

The new variant was first detected in Denmark last month.
New B.C. money not tied to 10 cities on government's 'housing target' list

New B.C. money not tied to 10 cities on government's 'housing target' list

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "It's not only those communities that need the housing."
Burnaby school district loses top 2 executives to retirement

Burnaby school district loses top 2 executives to retirement

School District No. 41 superintendent Gina Niccoli Moen will retire in January, just seven months after former secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill, who retired in June.
'Cowardly': Vancouver manslaughter victim offered no provocation

'Cowardly': Vancouver manslaughter victim offered no provocation

The 2021 fatal attack on an East Vancouver man beloved as a community volunteer and artist was called 'senseless' by his partner.
Letter: We can't just watch Canada burn — it's time for action

Letter: We can't just watch Canada burn — it's time for action

"We are in a climate emergency, and it’s time to act like it."