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B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

Future heat waves are expected to extend the summer drought period and raise the risk of fall flooding in several hot spots across Canada, two new studies have found.
How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score

How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score

Money.ca shares tips and steps to increasing your credit limit while also maintaining a good credit score in Canada.
Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

The pre-print study found little evidence that lethal interventions, which often account for upwards of 500 bear deaths a year, lead to a decrease in human-wildlife conflict.
B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

Greenhills Holding Corp. was penalized for a 'major' contravention of the Environmental Management Act after heavy rains threatened tailings ponds at its gold mine near Quesnel, B.C.
B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

Federal court ruling prohibits Dease River First Nation's chief and council from holding office and reinstates the general election next month.
B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

Owners looking at staff reductions, major cuts as they grapple with high costs, says BIABC.
Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment

Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment

VANCOUVER — A coalition of Jewish organizations says it is "deeply alarmed" by a rising tide of antisemitism at the University of British Columbia in recent weeks.
Opinion: Trudeau's deep denial leaves Liberals in limbo

Opinion: Trudeau's deep denial leaves Liberals in limbo

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark positions herself for a future leadership role in federal politics
Witness told rescuers missing B.C. man swept down the rain-swollen Coquitlam River

Witness told rescuers missing B.C. man swept down the rain-swollen Coquitlam River

A witness reported seeing a man who's been missing since Sunday fall into the swollen Coquitlam River as he tried to rescue a dog, and was "immediately swept away," a local search and rescue manager said on Wednesday.
MP Bonita Zarrillo to present bill in House of Commons on Monday

MP Bonita Zarrillo to present bill in House of Commons on Monday

The bill by NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody–Coquitlam) calls for the end of unpaid work for Canada’s flight attendants.