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Opinion: Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

Opinion: Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

To prevent a shortage of health workers, public expressions of appreciation needs to be backed by policies that provide dignity, decent working conditions, accountability and appropriate remuneration.
DFO expands protection measures for southern resident killer whales

DFO expands protection measures for southern resident killer whales

Days after the Canadian government expanded protection measures for southern resident killer whales, unverified reports of a new baby orca swept social media. What does it all mean for the endangered species?
Did someone just spot a new baby southern resident killer whale?

Did someone just spot a new baby southern resident killer whale?

The potential sighting occurred off the Oregon coast among K Pod — the smallest group of southern resident killer whales that lost its oldest member to illness in 2021.
Most Canadians are happy with their environment, says StatsCan

Most Canadians are happy with their environment, says StatsCan

Two-thirds of Canadians are highly satisfied with their local natural environment, found Statistics Canada. But that number rises among older generations and those living in the countryside.
YVR first Canadian airport to have copper surfaces installed

YVR first Canadian airport to have copper surfaces installed

More than 1,000 YVR baggage carts and water fountain buttons are copper now.
Surrey woman wins $1.4 million in car accident suit

Surrey woman wins $1.4 million in car accident suit

An accident involving a car running a red light in a Surrey, B.C., intersection has led to $1.4 million in damages.
After catastrophic year, emergency alert system expanded across B.C.

After catastrophic year, emergency alert system expanded across B.C.

It's not clear how when or how the emergency alert system will include extreme heat events
What are these peculiar objects hanging off Vancouver trees?

What are these peculiar objects hanging off Vancouver trees?

They almost look like giant plastic screws hanging off of trees, but these strange objects serve an important purpose in the province.
Port Moody police help issue 24 violation tickets during recent B.C.-wide speed enforcement campaign

Port Moody police help issue 24 violation tickets during recent B.C.-wide speed enforcement campaign

Slow down, move over. This was BCAA's message for Barnet Highway commuters on the last day of April.
Man gets jail for girlfriend’s death in Abbotsford motorcycle accident

Man gets jail for girlfriend’s death in Abbotsford motorcycle accident

The motorcycle was caught by an Abbotsford camera travelling at 120 km/h in an 80 km/h speed zone.