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‘That river is full of life’: Wet’suwet’en celebrate return of salmon amidst threats to keystone species

‘That river is full of life’: Wet’suwet’en celebrate return of salmon amidst threats to keystone species

When the salmon return to Wet’suwet’en territory in northwest B.C., the occasion is marked by celebration and ceremony. Protecting the waters and fish they rely on for their survival is a responsibility that goes back thousands of years.
Opinion: The federal government's plan to cut fertilizer emissions will not threaten food security

Opinion: The federal government's plan to cut fertilizer emissions will not threaten food security

The emission reduction targets outlined for Canadian fertilizer use will not lead to food shortages and food insecurity.
ICBC liable for employee's data breach that led to arsons, shootings

ICBC liable for employee's data breach that led to arsons, shootings

Candy Elaine Rheaume was paid $25 per name for information given to an acquaintance involved in the drug trade.
What is silvopasture and why is B.C.'s agriculture ministry teaching it?

What is silvopasture and why is B.C.'s agriculture ministry teaching it?

Timber and livestock producers take note.
Fraser River sockeye scores: U.S. 310,480, Canada zero

Fraser River sockeye scores: U.S. 310,480, Canada zero

Late summer sockeye returns may be too low for commercial openings
'Immoral and reckless': BCCLA condemns forced mental health & addictions treatment proposal

'Immoral and reckless': BCCLA condemns forced mental health & addictions treatment proposal

“Forced treatment of people who use drugs cannot be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society," argues BCCLA staff counsel Meghan McDermott.
Federal government offers $21M for construction apprentice training

Federal government offers $21M for construction apprentice training

The $21-million grant, announced Wednesday in Victoria, will be paid directly to contractors.
Opinion: The pandemic changed what it means to have a 'good death'

Opinion: The pandemic changed what it means to have a 'good death'

As we reflect on what life means to us in this post-pandemic shuffle, we need to also contemplate what a “good death” is.
Opinion: A former whistleblower explains the dangers of Canada's feeble whistleblowing laws

Opinion: A former whistleblower explains the dangers of Canada's feeble whistleblowing laws

Canada’s whistleblowing laws aren’t working, and governments don’t seem to care. This puts all of us at risk.
One of the last female pilots of the Second World War has died

One of the last female pilots of the Second World War has died

Longtime North Vancouver resident Jaye Edwards was one of 168 women who flew planes for the Royal Air Force 🎖️