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Opinion: Better emergency preparedness can protect older adults from climate change

Opinion: Better emergency preparedness can protect older adults from climate change

Governments and organizations must listen to older adults’ experiences with extreme heat, flooding and wildfire smoke to create effective policies and programs
B.C. package thief chased off by neighbours

B.C. package thief chased off by neighbours

A camera will often be enough to discourage some people from stealing property.
'That's important': Researchers find link between dogs' smell and vision

'That's important': Researchers find link between dogs' smell and vision

Ever wonder why your dog is constantly sniffing everything? It turns out they depend on their nose a lot more than humans depend on theirs. Even without sight, a new study has proven a dog can live a fairly normal life.
Survey says: As pandemic surges on, a generational divide exists on prevention

Survey says: As pandemic surges on, a generational divide exists on prevention

As B.C. works through the seventh COVID-19 wave, older Canadians have growing concerns about catching the virus.
'The perfect storm': B.C. residents warned about rental scams this summer

'The perfect storm': B.C. residents warned about rental scams this summer

With a difficult rental market and high demand, the Better Business Bureau anticipates a rise in rental scams.
Time is likely the best antidote to airport congestion

Time is likely the best antidote to airport congestion

Openings surge for work in passport offices, airlines, customs kiosks and security lines
Sinking science: The race to determine if carbon-filled seaweed can be safely sunk

Sinking science: The race to determine if carbon-filled seaweed can be safely sunk

B.C.'s coastline is abundant with kelp, a seaweed that sequesters carbon as it grows. But while several companies are eagerly devising their plans to sink this carbon to the ocean floor, researchers are saying there's still a gap in the scientific information that needs to be filled.
Burping not a factor in B.C. driving impairment test, court rules

Burping not a factor in B.C. driving impairment test, court rules

A man claimed his failed breathalyzer reading was a result of "mouth alcohol" syndrome.
B.C. bear ravages car, poops inside after being trapped for three hours

B.C. bear ravages car, poops inside after being trapped for three hours

A black bear took a poop in her car and destroyed the entire inside.
Opinion: Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children

Opinion: Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children

Policymakers can boost outdoor education by integrating it into strategies to enhance both student and teacher well-being and equity.