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B.C. researchers just invented a plastic replacement that could help prevent wildfires

B.C. researchers just invented a plastic replacement that could help prevent wildfires

UBC researchers pulled cellulose from wood fuels left in B.C.'s forests. They then repurposed it into a biodegradable film that mimics plastic, helping solve two problems at once.
These B.C. cities want to tax your cellphone company

These B.C. cities want to tax your cellphone company

Your cell provider may be taxed 1% on the revenue it generates from your bill, should cities succeed in a court claim.
70 family-friendly places you can watch salmon migrate in B.C.

70 family-friendly places you can watch salmon migrate in B.C.

2022 is forecast to be a dominant year for Fraser River sockeye salmon. As the red fish run up British Columbia's rivers and streams, here are dozens of places you can observe them.
Leaky fridge costs B.C. strata owner over $100K — before he even moved in

Leaky fridge costs B.C. strata owner over $100K — before he even moved in

The fridge in James Shen's Vancouver apartment leaked, causing the strata to pay a $100,000 insurance deductible.
Letter: The Burnaby Mountain gondola is unnecessary, expensive

Letter: The Burnaby Mountain gondola is unnecessary, expensive

The Stop the Burnaby Mountain Gondola Citizens’ Group hopes the TransLink-approved SFU gondola project won't be funded.
How to view Jupiter's 'once-in-a-lifetime' display in Metro Vancouver

How to view Jupiter's 'once-in-a-lifetime' display in Metro Vancouver

This event won't take place for another whopping 107 years.
Burnaby food delivery driver fined for doctoring licence plate to dodge parking tickets

Burnaby food delivery driver fined for doctoring licence plate to dodge parking tickets

Jun Ou John Liu, 40, used a black marker to change a three on his licence plate to an eight – meaning someone else was getting parking tickets he racked up while delivering food.
Watch: Urban beekeepers take Metro Vancouver by swarm

Watch: Urban beekeepers take Metro Vancouver by swarm

Ever wondered what it's like being an urban beekeeper? Winston Wong from BC Bee Supply explains the basics of beekeeping and what you can do to protect B.C.'s bee population.
Young Metro Vancouver transit riders have taken 3M free trips this last year

Young Metro Vancouver transit riders have taken 3M free trips this last year

A family with a child younger than 12 is able to save more than $700 a year with the province's "Get On Board - Kids 12 and Under Ride Free" program.
Burnaby Green Party announces transportation platform

Burnaby Green Party announces transportation platform

Ahead of the Oct. 15 election, the Burnaby Greens are on the campaign trail running on a platform of creating a 15-minute city, more bike lanes and increasing education on road use.