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Audit shows Canada falling far behind emission reduction targets

Audit shows Canada falling far behind emission reduction targets

Nine of the 20 carbon reduction measures audited by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development were found to be on track.
Driver gets 5 years' prison for Burnaby hit-and-run that seriously injured K9 officers

Driver gets 5 years' prison for Burnaby hit-and-run that seriously injured K9 officers

Jason Kirupakaran, 35, was sentenced to prison and a seven-year driving ban Thursday for a 2019 hit-and-run that ended the police dog handling careers of veteran K9 officers Cpl. Aaron Courtney and Cpl. Matteo Perizzolo.
Tesla, BMW, gold bars, bitcoin of alleged fentanyl chemical distributor to remain in custody

Tesla, BMW, gold bars, bitcoin of alleged fentanyl chemical distributor to remain in custody

Accused of distributing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of fentanyl precursor chemicals, Ge Wang claimed the Tesla he used was normally for the transportation of an autistic child.
How to care for your mental health if you're struggling with U.S. election result

How to care for your mental health if you're struggling with U.S. election result

TORONTO — When JP Enns told his 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son that Donald Trump had won the U.S. election, they cried.
B.C. man guilty of manslaughter should serve 3.5 years, Crown says

B.C. man guilty of manslaughter should serve 3.5 years, Crown says

Jeffrey Scott Van Dyke was found guilty for the June 2, 2022 death of Scott Alan Carver.
Philippine Mars plane gets ready for final run to Arizona

Philippine Mars plane gets ready for final run to Arizona

The Second World War-era plane is expected to fly to its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum the week of Nov. 18, weather permitting.
Here's what a 7.2-magnitude earthquake would do to Vancouver

Here's what a 7.2-magnitude earthquake would do to Vancouver

A new report says up to 1,350 people would die or suffer severe injuries and nearly 6,100 privately owned buildings would be heavily damaged.
Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

One whale born in 1993 and another calve last seen emaciated are missing and presumed dead, according to the Center for Whale Research
New data says Burnaby is the fourth rattiest city in Canada

New data says Burnaby is the fourth rattiest city in Canada

Burnaby is also the third rattiest in B.C.
Medals announced for Burnaby's top high school grads

Medals announced for Burnaby's top high school grads

Last year's Governor General’s Academic Medal winners are now studying everything from computer science to criminology at universities in Canada and the U.S.