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B.C. couple sold firm for fortune. With last $92M donation, they've given it all away

B.C. couple sold firm for fortune. With last $92M donation, they've given it all away

VICTORIA — British Columbia millionaire Eric Peterson is preparing to do something he's never been comfortable with — ask other very rich people for money.
B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

PENTICTON, B.C. — Farmers in British Columbia will get an extra $70 million to replant and strengthen fruit orchards and vineyards after two years of weather-related disasters, says Premier David Eby.
This empty lot on Hastings in Burnaby to become affordable rental housing

This empty lot on Hastings in Burnaby to become affordable rental housing

The City of Burnaby has provided land worth $28M for the project and a $3M grant to non-profit housing provider SUCCESS.
Is Ilya Mikheyev on the verge of ending his 34-game goal drought?

Is Ilya Mikheyev on the verge of ending his 34-game goal drought?

In recent games, Ilya Mikheyev has played more like the top-six winger his cap hit suggests he should be.
Government announces $354M to help seniors stay at home

Government announces $354M to help seniors stay at home

Community-based seniors’ services will be enhanced to benefit seniors and take pressure off long-term care and assisted-living homes.
Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Canada found to lead global rise in mass die-offs on salmon farms, but B.C. industry says trend doesn't apply to them.
AI will be ‘transformative’ for B.C.'s engineering industry

AI will be ‘transformative’ for B.C.'s engineering industry

B.C. engineering firms exploring ways to increase efficiency, address labour shortages.
Warming weather heightens avalanche concerns after 5 fatalities in B.C.

Warming weather heightens avalanche concerns after 5 fatalities in B.C.

A big warming event is expected in B.C., one that will rapidly weaken the snowpack and cause widespread natural avalanches.
Douglas Road closed in Burnaby after early morning house fire

Douglas Road closed in Burnaby after early morning house fire

The Burnaby Fire Department was called to the 3600 block of Douglas Road just after 5:10 a.m. Wednesday for a house fire that displaced three residents.
Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

'Active day, quiet night' wildfire model upended in study.