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Report: Homeless population in Metro Vancouver rising, especially those unsheltered

Report: Homeless population in Metro Vancouver rising, especially those unsheltered

VANCOUVER — A new federally funded report shows the homeless population in Metro Vancouver has risen nine per cent over the last two years, with the largest increase in those living outdoors without protection from the elements.
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Campers evacuated after new fire near Harrison Lake spreads fast

Campers evacuated after new fire near Harrison Lake spreads fast

The fire was first discovered early Tuesday evening.
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Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., larger than initial estimate after aerial mapping

Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., larger than initial estimate after aerial mapping

LYTTON — BC Wildfire Service data show a blaze south of Lytton that has triggered multiple evacuation alerts is three times its original estimated size and continues to burn out of control.
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Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Two major programs are driving demand and positioning B.C. as a national leader
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Tsunami advisory for B.C. coast cancelled after massive quake off Russia

Tsunami advisory for B.C. coast cancelled after massive quake off Russia

The preliminary magnitude of 8.8 would make it the world's strongest quake since 2011.
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McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

The researchers hope to develop a system that will inform patients of possible inflammation so they can contact their health-care provider.
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Premier calls for reform to B.C.'s process for determining expensive-drug coverage

Premier calls for reform to B.C.'s process for determining expensive-drug coverage

At least 10 people resigned from the Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee after the Health Minister reversed a decision to cut drug coverage for a 10-year-old Langford girl
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Gull pierced by a barbecue skewer is released in B.C. after wildlife centre's care

Gull pierced by a barbecue skewer is released in B.C. after wildlife centre's care

WHITE ROCK — A gull that was skewered with a discarded wooden barbecue stick that generated a flurry of phone calls to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC has been released after rehabilitation.
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'B.C. has been fortunate': It's been a slow wildfire season this year

'B.C. has been fortunate': It's been a slow wildfire season this year

British Columbia has experienced a relatively quiet wildfire season so far, but provincial officials are warning that a stretch of intense heat could reverse that trend.
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Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Union Bay activist was awarded the legal fees after the ship breaker was found to have delayed an anti-SLAPP application.
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