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B.C. immigrants report lowest sense of belonging to Canada

B.C. immigrants report lowest sense of belonging to Canada

B.C. immigrant population records a lower sense of belonging to Canada than any other province, says Statistics Canada report.
Highway wildfire closure drives home B.C.'s need to think big about climate measures

Highway wildfire closure drives home B.C.'s need to think big about climate measures

The province says it's too early to provide an estimate of the costs associated with the Highway 4 closure.
Worried about booked up campsites? New feature will give notifications of cancellations

Worried about booked up campsites? New feature will give notifications of cancellations

B.C. Parks has introduced a new feature that will provide email notifications when a previously booked campsite becomes available at a specific campground.
Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law

Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law

When Matthew Yan looks at the stoic and determined expression on his father's face in the black and white photo affixed to the identification papers he carried for decades, he mostly feels pity.
Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says

Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says

Southern resident killer whales are increasingly suffering from skin diseases that leave large blotches on their distinctive black-and-white colouration, new research says.
Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Canada's plan needs a clear and predictable pathway for foreign tech workers to obtain permanent residency, say experts.
Survey: Indigenous youth continue facing discrimination at school and work

Survey: Indigenous youth continue facing discrimination at school and work

Many students surveyed said they felt they didn’t belong at colleges and universities.
Deep-rooted artworks go from grove to gallery

Deep-rooted artworks go from grove to gallery

Branching Songs is featured at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre until August 13
Art Beat: Crowds clamour for all that jazz

Art Beat: Crowds clamour for all that jazz

The Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival and Beyond wound up its 27th season last week with a triumphant weekend of performances in Gibsons and Sechelt.
Frenzied fables coming to a festival near you

Frenzied fables coming to a festival near you

This summer, the Driftwood Players theatre company will breathe fresh life into classic tales through dramatic performances at community celebrations.