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Scientists warn nuclear war could trigger mass ocean die-offs, new 'ice age'

Scientists warn nuclear war could trigger mass ocean die-offs, new 'ice age'

The idea of nuclear winter has been around for decades. But what would happen to the oceans? What would happen to the millions of species that call it home, and the others — including humans — that rely on them?
Bank of Canada unexpectedly hikes key rate one full point

Bank of Canada unexpectedly hikes key rate one full point

Economists had widely expected the Bank of Canada would hike its key rate by 75 basis points
'Growing in size and severity': How Arctic ozone loss affects Canada's climate

'Growing in size and severity': How Arctic ozone loss affects Canada's climate

Ozone depletion may be less severe over the North Pole, but it still has big implications for residents of the Northern Hemisphere. Severe ozone loss can cause climate anomalies and negatively impact sectors such as agriculture, a new study proves.
Group rallies outside premiers meeting for solutions to family-doctor shortage

Group rallies outside premiers meeting for solutions to family-doctor shortage

A group rallied on the front lawns of the Fairmont Empress on Tuesday to tell premiers meeting inside they want to hear solutions to the chronic shortage of family doctors.
Opinion: For migrant farm workers, housing is not just a determinant of health, but a determinant of death

Opinion: For migrant farm workers, housing is not just a determinant of health, but a determinant of death

Poor housing put migrant workers at risk for COVID-19. A federal government consultation on national housing standards is a crucial opportunity to support migrant workers’ health, safety and dignity.
With no place to live, some B.C. seniors are couch-surfing

With no place to live, some B.C. seniors are couch-surfing

One in five B.C. residents is 65 or older, and that demographic is only on the rise
B.C. judge who helped reform child-care system awarded honorary doctorate

B.C. judge who helped reform child-care system awarded honorary doctorate

Judge Thomas Gove's work led to the creation of the Ministry of Children and Families and the provincial children's commissioner.
Home prices slipping in B.C. as rate hikes tame demand

Home prices slipping in B.C. as rate hikes tame demand

The pandemic real estate surge is over as interest rates rise to tame inflation.
All For Sleep: New app promises better rest for Canadians

All For Sleep: New app promises better rest for Canadians

For some, a great mattress is not enough to get a good night's sleep. Sleep Country will now allow you to evaluate your sleep environment to assess ways to get your ZZZs.
'Had an ugly cry': Stunning images of deep space spark hopes of scientific revolution

'Had an ugly cry': Stunning images of deep space spark hopes of scientific revolution

From a world with water to colliding galaxies, the birth of stars and the elements that make up existence, new images from the James Webb Space Telescope have a Canadian astronomer forecasting a revolution in space exploration.