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How 'monkeypox' and other disease names have caused controversy

How 'monkeypox' and other disease names have caused controversy

It may seem intuitive to name diseases based on their origins or discovery locations; however, this approach also presents issues.
Vancouver two-beer sentence breach yields new conditional sentence

Vancouver two-beer sentence breach yields new conditional sentence

"Mr. Hindle exited his vehicle carrying an imitation machine gun at the low ready position."
Watch: B.C. firefighter chats wildfires, prevention

Watch: B.C. firefighter chats wildfires, prevention

A B.C. forest firefighter provides an insider's look at how wildfires are controlled, plus some advice on how you can prevent them.
Former B.C. vice-principal convicted of child porn charges gets lifetime teaching ban

Former B.C. vice-principal convicted of child porn charges gets lifetime teaching ban

Robert Haire resigned on Sept. 21, 2018.
Gen Xers outdo boomers with largest carbon footprint, BC Hydro report finds

Gen Xers outdo boomers with largest carbon footprint, BC Hydro report finds

More than half of millennials rate baby boomers as the least environmentally conscious generation.
Researchers look to Canada’s oceans to sink planet-warming carbon

Researchers look to Canada’s oceans to sink planet-warming carbon

Canada has promised to drop its emissions 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.
Flights may cost more for Vancouver travellers this year. Here's why

Flights may cost more for Vancouver travellers this year. Here's why

An expert says this holiday season may be harder on the wallet for air travel.
Much ado about rare Shakespeare book: UBC paid $7.4M for First Folio

Much ado about rare Shakespeare book: UBC paid $7.4M for First Folio

The acquisition was announced earlier this year, but details of the payment were not released at the time.
Sunset Beach barge removal a $2.4-million project

Sunset Beach barge removal a $2.4-million project

The project to remove the barge, which ran aground on the Vancouver beach in a November 2021 windstorm, entered its 11th week on Monday.
Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges veterans received less income-replacement benefits than they were entitled to because Canada failed to reasonably inform them about of the benefits.