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Chapman and McNeil Lake levels dropping

Chapman and McNeil Lake levels dropping

The August long weekend saw between 16.5 million and 18.5 million litres of water per day used out of the Chapman system, according to Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) communications. 
Opinion: The Jasper fire highlights the risks climate change poses to Canada's world heritage sites

Opinion: The Jasper fire highlights the risks climate change poses to Canada's world heritage sites

The Jasper fire reinforces the risks that climate change and related extreme weather events pose to Canada's world heritage sites.
How many tickets and fines have been issued for violating B.C.'s Wildfire Act?

How many tickets and fines have been issued for violating B.C.'s Wildfire Act?

BC Wildfire Service says discarded cigarettes are a well-known and documented cause of wildfires.
How to talk to someone in your life about starting therapy

How to talk to someone in your life about starting therapy

Rula provides 7 strategies for discussing professional mental health support with a loved one.
Claire Nielsen: Dying before resolution

Claire Nielsen: Dying before resolution

Columnist Claire Nielsen reflects on parent-child relationships after recently losing her father.
B.C. to see a return to seasonable temperatures, but wildfire risk remains

B.C. to see a return to seasonable temperatures, but wildfire risk remains

There are about 340 wildfires burning in the province, including eight wildfires of note.
Kamala Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, hails from state with close ties to Canada

Kamala Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, hails from state with close ties to Canada

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, 60, is a military veteran, retired educator and union supporter whose state shares a 885-kilometre border with Canada.
Baldrey: Analyzing B.C. United's turnabout on party name

Baldrey: Analyzing B.C. United's turnabout on party name

B.C. United's election chances are shaping up to be biggest crash and burn unless a major miracle happens, columnist Keith Baldrey says.
Sunshine Coast merch designed to help women and children

Sunshine Coast merch designed to help women and children

Proceeds from the T-shirts, mugs and tote bags will benefit Fifty Women Unite, which wants to raise $1.5 million for SCCSS housing.
'Heartbreaking': Girl, 4, dies after drowning in Chilliwack pond

'Heartbreaking': Girl, 4, dies after drowning in Chilliwack pond

Bystanders tried to help save the girl after she was pulled out of the water.