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Rain gardens filter out tire toxin lethal to salmon, B.C. study shows

Rain gardens filter out tire toxin lethal to salmon, B.C. study shows

A first-of-its-kind experiment in a rain garden in Vancouver, B.C., has shown green infrastructure can remove more than 90% of a tire toxin highly lethal to salmon.
Sechelt grapples with licensing wait for Dusty Road well

Sechelt grapples with licensing wait for Dusty Road well

Staff project a 1.5-to three-year wait for licensing at the site
Ceremonial tour of residential school children monument offers a chance for connection

Ceremonial tour of residential school children monument offers a chance for connection

“We really feel it’s necessary because that's where the truth came out and where it all started.”
After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

Paul Canary Kanyamu says life felt like "hell on Earth" before he escaped violence and found refuge in Canadaabout two months ago.
Dialogue on redevelopment options in lower Gibsons Way area requested

Dialogue on redevelopment options in lower Gibsons Way area requested

Initial steps including potential waiver of a public hearing for a rezoning at 565 Gibsons Way got the go ahead at a special council meeting on June 20 .
WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares, since integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.
Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

In the past, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency was responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. But the federal press release, from yesterday, suggests that the environment department will become more involved in pesticide oversight.
shíshálh Nation restores traditional placenames on the Sunshine Coast

shíshálh Nation restores traditional placenames on the Sunshine Coast

The 10 names come into effect in the swiya (territory) on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

HALIFAX — Underwater noises described as “banging” have been heard in an area of the Atlantic where a submersible disappeared three days ago near the wreck of the Titanic, search officials confirmed Wednesday. However, U.S. Coast Guard Capt.
Upper Coast trustee to resign from SD46 school board

Upper Coast trustee to resign from SD46 school board

The Upper Coast trustee moved out of province earlier this year