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DFO expands protection measures for southern resident killer whales

DFO expands protection measures for southern resident killer whales

Days after the Canadian government expanded protection measures for southern resident killer whales, unverified reports of a new baby orca swept social media. What does it all mean for the endangered species?
Did someone just spot a new baby southern resident killer whale?

Did someone just spot a new baby southern resident killer whale?

The potential sighting occurred off the Oregon coast among K Pod — the smallest group of southern resident killer whales that lost its oldest member to illness in 2021.
Most Canadians are happy with their environment, says StatsCan

Most Canadians are happy with their environment, says StatsCan

Two-thirds of Canadians are highly satisfied with their local natural environment, found Statistics Canada. But that number rises among older generations and those living in the countryside.
YVR first Canadian airport to have copper surfaces installed

YVR first Canadian airport to have copper surfaces installed

More than 1,000 YVR baggage carts and water fountain buttons are copper now.
Surrey woman wins $1.4 million in car accident suit

Surrey woman wins $1.4 million in car accident suit

An accident involving a car running a red light in a Surrey, B.C., intersection has led to $1.4 million in damages.
Someone in B.C. doesn't know they're the heir to a $1.9-million estate

Someone in B.C. doesn't know they're the heir to a $1.9-million estate

The $1.9-million estate is the largest unclaimed account in the province. The society in charge of reuniting forgotten funds with their rightful owners says the legal heirs are unaware of it.
Hot B.C. housing market set to cool

Hot B.C. housing market set to cool

British Columbia’s housing market remained active through March but is expected to downshift as rising interest rates curb sales and prices.
After catastrophic year, emergency alert system expanded across B.C.

After catastrophic year, emergency alert system expanded across B.C.

It's not clear how when or how the emergency alert system will include extreme heat events
Man gets jail for girlfriend’s death in Abbotsford motorcycle accident

Man gets jail for girlfriend’s death in Abbotsford motorcycle accident

The motorcycle was caught by an Abbotsford camera travelling at 120 km/h in an 80 km/h speed zone.
Opinion: 7 principles to guide a national dental care program in Canada

Opinion: 7 principles to guide a national dental care program in Canada

A national dental care program is welcome news, but raises several ‘billion-dollar’ questions about how the program will work and what will be covered. Here are seven principles to guide decisions.