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B.C.'s Christmas tree industry struggles to keep up with demand

B.C.'s Christmas tree industry struggles to keep up with demand

Expensive land and succession issues have led local farmers to import pricier options
Diesel made from old cooking oil to feed Metro Vancouver truck fleet

Diesel made from old cooking oil to feed Metro Vancouver truck fleet

Bio-diesel is expected to eliminate more than 11,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases, a 65 per cent reduction over five years.
'I'll never forget his face': Black bear trapped in car with Greek salad—and white paint

'I'll never forget his face': Black bear trapped in car with Greek salad—and white paint

'There's a black and white bear running around Squamish,' painter says of bear that broke into his vehicle for a Greek salad.
Supreme Court clears way for B.C. to include other governments in opioid lawsuit

Supreme Court clears way for B.C. to include other governments in opioid lawsuit

The court decision is another step toward a potential cross-country action by governments that paid to treat patients who took the addictive drugs.
Metro Vancouver takes aim at 'flushable' wipes with federal plea

Metro Vancouver takes aim at 'flushable' wipes with federal plea

As sanitary wipes labelled 'flushable' clog up Canadian sewers, Metro Vancouver calls on the federal government to define what should really go down the toilet.
How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival

How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival

VANCOUVER — A study has found catch-and-release sportfishing practices that leave salmon with injuries, particularly to their eyes, cause higher mortality than earlier research suggested.
Family says B.C. man's cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike

Family says B.C. man's cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike

A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has been unable to properly grieve because the Canada Post strike has left his remains in limbo.
Is housing a human right in Canada? Experts challenge approach to urban encampments

Is housing a human right in Canada? Experts challenge approach to urban encampments

B.C. human rights commissioner, federal housing advocate call for end to forced evictions.
Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast

Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — A winter storm is moving over British Columbia's coast, bringing strong winds, heavy snow and freezing rain as snowfall warnings continue for much of the province's Interior.
Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling cucumbers across the country due to a potential salmonella contamination. All sizes of SunFed Produce whole fresh American cucumbers sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 were recalled Thursday after the U.