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Canada's emissions saw modest spike in 2021, but blind spots remain, say critics

Canada's emissions saw modest spike in 2021, but blind spots remain, say critics

The country released 670 megatons of carbon dioxide in 2021, a sign Canada's greenhouse gas emissions could be plateauing. But critics say Ottawa is failing to count big sources from logging.
B.C. man sues health authority, surgeon over alleged botched penis surgery

B.C. man sues health authority, surgeon over alleged botched penis surgery

According to the suit, the man claims the surgeon told him he could re-attach the left suspensory ligament, but he had only ever conducted the surgery once before on a cadaver.
First Nations health gets $8.2B in funding; may be used on 'social determinants'

First Nations health gets $8.2B in funding; may be used on 'social determinants'

VANCOUVER — Federal funding of $8.
B.C. records single-day high of overdose calls

B.C. records single-day high of overdose calls

A new grim record has been hit in British Columbia for the highest amount of overdoses in a single day.
B.C.'s 'cooling off period' for home sales should be scrapped, say Realtors

B.C.'s 'cooling off period' for home sales should be scrapped, say Realtors

The 'cooling-off period' is being used by buyers to put offers on multiple properties and places sellers at a disadvantage
Three-day gaming convention returns to Burnaby today with 100+ games

Three-day gaming convention returns to Burnaby today with 100+ games

Once-a-year gaming event is back in Burnaby after four-year hiatus.
Different strokes: A calligraphy lesson for all ages in Burnaby

Different strokes: A calligraphy lesson for all ages in Burnaby

Burnaby residents to get a lesson in old-fashioned lettering with a modern twist.
Buster Keaton classics screened with live music in Burnaby

Buster Keaton classics screened with live music in Burnaby

A double bill of the silent comedy genius' work, along with music and a panel, is coming to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts this weekend.
An interview with ChatGPT about AI

An interview with ChatGPT about AI

I wanted to ask some questions about artificial intelligence. So I asked the popular chatbot for the scoop.
BC Liberals file final financial report before rebranding as BC United

BC Liberals file final financial report before rebranding as BC United

The party brought in around $4M in revenue last year, and spent $591K on its leadership election in early 2022