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Drought, dwindling number of farms cut into Christmas tree supply

Drought, dwindling number of farms cut into Christmas tree supply

Christmas tree farms are vanishing — from 500 a decade ago to about 400 now — as owners retire and sell off their land, while supplies are also being hit hard by extreme weather
Lung cancer isn't only for smokers, says local advocate

Lung cancer isn't only for smokers, says local advocate

"Anybody with lungs can get lung cancer," said Shannon Gall.
10 tips for reward points travel

10 tips for reward points travel

Many credit cards offer a variety of ways to rack up bonus points with daily spending. It’s all about knowing the right card to get that fits into your budget and lifestyle.
OIB welcomes new provincial approach to harvesting: re-starting wildfire-damaged forests

OIB welcomes new provincial approach to harvesting: re-starting wildfire-damaged forests

Wildfires affected more than 864,000 hectares of forests in British Columbia in 2021 with only approximately five per cent of the area expected to be salvaged this year.
Vancouver man accused in child sexual assault going to trial

Vancouver man accused in child sexual assault going to trial

The man received bail in March 2019 with a number of conditions.
This spellbinding Canadian gem was included in Lonely Planet's best in travel

This spellbinding Canadian gem was included in Lonely Planet's best in travel

The travel guide published has also released a TikTok to capture the rugged beauty of the unique destination.
Man accused of assaulting B.C. mom and toddler in Chinatown back in court

Man accused of assaulting B.C. mom and toddler in Chinatown back in court

On July 9, a shirtless man running through Chinatown struck and knocked over a 40-year-old mother and her toddler.
'Urgent health concern': Stay away and don't eat dead whales, warns DFO

'Urgent health concern': Stay away and don't eat dead whales, warns DFO

Some Haida Gwaii dogs have "severe illness" after eating meat from a dead whale.
Family and friends fight to bring home national team rugby player injured in overseas crash

Family and friends fight to bring home national team rugby player injured in overseas crash

A fundraising match for North Vancouver's Nick Allen is being held Saturday at Capilano Rugby Club
B.C. family awarded $33,700 for wrongful eviction

B.C. family awarded $33,700 for wrongful eviction

The family says it wants to see a more streamlined process to obtain their compensation.