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Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to B.C.'s coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved in illegal fishing
Rob Shaw: Eby contorts his pipeline messaging once again

Rob Shaw: Eby contorts his pipeline messaging once again

B.C. premier blames media for the mixed signals his government is sending
West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

Port of Vancouver expecting normal activity in the weeks ahead, despite end to tariff reprieve
Canada's next national census set for May 2026

Canada's next national census set for May 2026

OTTAWA — The next Canadian census will be held in May 2026. The federal cabinet has issued an order fixing the date for the census and the questions it will ask. The last census was held in 2021 and was the first to be held during a pandemic.
Porcupine one of many critter passengers for North Saanich pilot

Porcupine one of many critter passengers for North Saanich pilot

Jayson Biggins, who runs a volunteer wildlife rescue air service with his Cessna 172, has been flying feathered and furry freight for three years.
UVic ends free education program due to safety concerns

UVic ends free education program due to safety concerns

In cancelling the program, the university said there were ‘recurrent psychological and physical safety concerns’ for participants, instructors and staff.
'Like my big brother': Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him

'Like my big brother': Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him

"It sounded like a thunderstorm."
B.C. nurse again disciplined on patient relationship allegations

B.C. nurse again disciplined on patient relationship allegations

B.C.'s College of Nurses and Midwives said the nurse had an inappropriate personal relationship with a vulnerable youth patient with mental health and substance use issues.
In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

Days dominated by hot temperatures and smoky skies combine to raise the statistical risk of death across the region by 7.9 per cent, researchers found.
B.C. man pleads guilty to three sexual assault charges

B.C. man pleads guilty to three sexual assault charges

The charges against Arturo Garcia Gorjon were sworn July 21, 2023, making the case 696 days old by the time pleas were entered.