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West Coast Trail hikers warned to take extra care after winter storm damage

West Coast Trail hikers warned to take extra care after winter storm damage

Crews have been working to remove fallen trees and fix walkways, bridges and ladders wrecked by extreme weather, likely aggravated by climate change
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How B.C. Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with humour, kindness

How B.C. Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with humour, kindness

In the comment threads under B.C. Wildfire Service social-media posts, people often post incorrect information. Now they’re getting playful, gentle responses and a wealth of facts
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Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15

Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15

B.C. Premier David Eby is leaving on a 10-day trade mission to Japan, South Korea and Malaysia.
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Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has extended its emergency support services to residents evacuated from the blaze.
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Another B.C. couple reports being denied boarding, then listed as no-shows by airline

Another B.C. couple reports being denied boarding, then listed as no-shows by airline

Les and Sharon Noble of Vernon reached out to the Times Colonist after reading the story of a Saanichton family with a similar experience
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Illegal killing of mother bear orphans five cubs in B.C., triggering investigation

Illegal killing of mother bear orphans five cubs in B.C., triggering investigation

British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service said an investigation is underway to find the person who illegally shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, leaving behind five cubs.
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B.C. author claims AI company used his work without consent

B.C. author claims AI company used his work without consent

Class-action suit calls use of copyrighted material for computer learning without consent "high-handed" and "arrogant."
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Cat lovers invited to an urban feline safari in Fernwood on Saturday

Cat lovers invited to an urban feline safari in Fernwood on Saturday

The 7.5-kilometre ramble through the neighbourhood involves stopping by 21 homes of cat owners who have agreed to put their animals on display.
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Sunshine Coast Community Forest wins provincial excellence award

Sunshine Coast Community Forest wins provincial excellence award

Prestigious award recognizes outstanding work balancing forest health, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability with social and economic benefits for the surrounding community
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Most of Western Canada's glaciers 'doomed' to disappear, researchers find

Most of Western Canada's glaciers 'doomed' to disappear, researchers find

Climate change has locked in at least 75% of glacier loss in Western Canada and U.S., raising concerns for downstream environments, electricity generation and the wider economy.
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