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Opinion: Single mothers in particular would benefit from more subsidized housing in Canada

Opinion: Single mothers in particular would benefit from more subsidized housing in Canada

Amid a housing affordability crisis, new research suggests the federal government should allocate resources to the housing needs of children being raised by single mothers.
Millennials are the largest adopters of AI tools — for fun, not work

Millennials are the largest adopters of AI tools — for fun, not work

Verbit analyzed Morning Consult survey data to illustrate the way millennials are interacting most with emerging artificial intelligence tools.
Fans offer 'negligible' cooling past 33 C, find Canadian scientists

Fans offer 'negligible' cooling past 33 C, find Canadian scientists

The results suggest some extreme heat guides recently circulated to the public — including one promoted in a Google Search feature — could be handing out potentially dangerous information. 
Start of April brings a mix of weather to the qathet region

Start of April brings a mix of weather to the qathet region

BC residents couldn't see the total eclipse yesterday, but NASA did
B.C.'s 'steep increase' of debt results in credit downgrade

B.C.'s 'steep increase' of debt results in credit downgrade

S&P Global Ratings knocks B.C. government down a peg in its fiscal health credit rating, putting it on par with Alberta.
Several Sechelt businesses vandalized early Monday morning

Several Sechelt businesses vandalized early Monday morning

Several downtown Sechelt businesses had their front windows smashed early Monday morning, though nothing has been reported stolen so far, according to the RCMP.
Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

UBC researcher finds heart patients who lived closer to green spaces had a 7% lower risk of mortality.
St Bart’s embarks on a FireSmart journey

St Bart’s embarks on a FireSmart journey

David McIlwraith, FireSmart coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional District, delivered a top-notch talk March 10 at St Bart’s Church, sharing how to protect homes and gardens from fire destruction.
Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report

Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report

Pembina Institute report calls for billions of dollars in spending to help low-income Canadians escape energy poverty while making their homes more efficient. 
B.C. cannabis industry calls for government action

B.C. cannabis industry calls for government action

Industry urges government to implement Cannabis Act final report recommendations