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Canada's judicial system needs overhaul to face climate change, say lawyers

Canada's judicial system needs overhaul to face climate change, say lawyers

Over 100 lawyers are calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General to prepare the judicial system for fallout from climate change.
6 Halloween books for kids rated by scare factor

6 Halloween books for kids rated by scare factor

With so many options out there, we've selected six Halloween titles for the young readers in your household.
No evidence train caused wildfire that destroyed Lytton: TSB

No evidence train caused wildfire that destroyed Lytton: TSB

No links have been found between a train passing through Lytton, B.C., and a fire that decimated the town 20 minutes later, according to a Transportation Safety Board investigation.
Southern resident orcas do not lack for food, researchers say

Southern resident orcas do not lack for food, researchers say

The numbers of chinook in the Salish Sea in summer are four to six times more abundant for southern resident killer whales than northern resident killer whales, according to a new paper.
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Hand sanitizer containing elevated levels of acetaldehyde may increase the risk of cancer.
'Rather see the house have a new life': B.C. couple lists home for $1

'Rather see the house have a new life': B.C. couple lists home for $1

'We'd just love to see our home go to a good home!'
After 15-minute wait for an ambulance, B.C. woman calls a cab to get to hospital

After 15-minute wait for an ambulance, B.C. woman calls a cab to get to hospital

Erin Booth says it's important for people to have a backup plan while ambulance staffing shortages are worked out.
British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

The investment means means 130 full-time staff and 195 new substance-use treatment beds across the province.
Woman faces charges after BC Ferries staff threatened with a knife

Woman faces charges after BC Ferries staff threatened with a knife

Mischief and robbery are among the recommended charges.
'I've never been so scared in my life': Golden woman nearly hit by meteorite

'I've never been so scared in my life': Golden woman nearly hit by meteorite

Thankfully, the woman avoided any injuries.
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