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B.C. man gets $5,000 for Yorkshire terrier dog bite

B.C. man gets $5,000 for Yorkshire terrier dog bite

Flex the Yorkshire terrier is now muzzled when he's in common areas of the building in Vancouver's Yaletown district.
Underwater recovery team finds drowned body in Cultus Lake

Underwater recovery team finds drowned body in Cultus Lake

Police say the man was believed to have drowned in the popular B.C. lake in July.
One-third of B.C. shoppers buy food with environment in mind, finds study

One-third of B.C. shoppers buy food with environment in mind, finds study

For the average Canadian, food is the third largest source of carbon emissions
SCRD water update: Church Road supplementing Chapman Lake source

SCRD water update: Church Road supplementing Chapman Lake source

With the Sunshine Coast under a multi-day heat warning that could last into Thursday – and as temperatures reach 30C at lower altitudes – the Sunshine Coast Regional District provided a mid-week water supply update for users.
Tuesday Langdale ferry more than an hour behind schedule because of medical emergency

Tuesday Langdale ferry more than an hour behind schedule because of medical emergency

The ferry between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale is more than 70 minutes behind schedule as of 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.
A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week. Here's a look at data associated with the hot spell that began Sunday, provided by Environment Canada.
Sechelt contemplates housing growth target of 227 new units a year

Sechelt contemplates housing growth target of 227 new units a year

In applying for new federal funding, Sechelt set a target of seeing 682 new units built over three years in the community.
Ministers told to find $15 billion in government spending cuts by October deadline

Ministers told to find $15 billion in government spending cuts by October deadline

The cuts are not expected to result in federal job losses, aside from the normal attrition or redeployment of government workers.
B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C.'s hot spot at noon Aug. 15 was Lytton at 36.7C.
Two cooling centres open on Sunshine Coast to combat the heat wave

Two cooling centres open on Sunshine Coast to combat the heat wave

As temperatures reach between 29C and 34C, air-conditioned spaces are opening their doors