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7 good news stories from B.C. in 2022

7 good news stories from B.C. in 2022

From love and war to a baker's dream come true, we look back on some of the good news from the last year.
Photos emerge of king tide trapping drivers on Mitchell Island

Photos emerge of king tide trapping drivers on Mitchell Island

One worker said the island flooded in 10 minutes, trapping dozens of people, submerging cars and causing containers to float
From smart homes to connected cars, new tools of domestic abuse make escape harder

From smart homes to connected cars, new tools of domestic abuse make escape harder

VANCOUVER — A phone, a smart home, a digitally connected car — these are the tools of digital domestic abuse that anti-violence experts say is on the rise.
Greenwashing complaint filed against Canada's biggest certifier of sustainable forestry

Greenwashing complaint filed against Canada's biggest certifier of sustainable forestry

Canadian environmental groups have levelled another greenwashing complaint — this time at the largest certification scheme for sustainable forestry in North America.
A promising new way to prevent HIV infections

A promising new way to prevent HIV infections

Why a new injectable drug is a breakthrough, and how Canadian scientists are improving access to it.
'People are terrified,' judge said of Vancouver 2022 stranger assaults

'People are terrified,' judge said of Vancouver 2022 stranger assaults

A report into stranger attacks and repeat offenders included recommendations, focused on “addressing critical gaps in the continuum of care for people with mental health and substance use needs who are involved with the criminal justice system."
More Canadians support mask mandate return, survey finds

More Canadians support mask mandate return, survey finds

Since Oct. 1, the federal government lifted the mask mandate on airplanes.
These are the cheapest homes sold in Metro Vancouver this year

These are the cheapest homes sold in Metro Vancouver this year

A look into the most economical properties sold this past year.
Photos: Sections of West Vancouver waterfront closed due to flooding

Photos: Sections of West Vancouver waterfront closed due to flooding

Due to an exceptionally high tide and heavy rain, closures are in effect across North and West Vancouver
Update: Mitchell Island re-opens after flood closure

Update: Mitchell Island re-opens after flood closure

There were reports of people marooned on the industrial island on the Fraser River between Richmond and Vancouver