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Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Critics say creating a domestic definition of 'forest degradation' could help Canada sidestep an EU law restricting the import of unsustainable wood products. Others are hopeful it will set a benchmark to measure Canada's climate and biodiversity targets.
Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Felicia Allen says she rescued the pot-bellied pig and former racehorses from being sent to slaughter.
B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

The province is urging everyone to restrict travel to essential purposes as the detour takes an extra four hours.
Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Report goes before police board June 15 regarding coroner's jury recommendations.
Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

'Scarcity breeds creativity, and problems lead to innovative thinking.'
No more sightings of cougar, Roberts Creek trails still being monitored

No more sightings of cougar, Roberts Creek trails still being monitored

Conservation officers continue to monitor the B+K trail system in Roberts Creek following a cougar encounter over the weekend.
Former top bureaucrat in Lions Bay sues for $85,000 after being fired

Former top bureaucrat in Lions Bay sues for $85,000 after being fired

Peter DeJong claims the Village of Lions Bay owes him over $85,000 after failing to meet the severance terms of his contract upon termination.
Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Remote work is the only issue in dispute
More STR rule changes proposed for Gibsons

More STR rule changes proposed for Gibsons

The bylaw amendment would allow residents to rent their home as an RGA for three selected months in a calendar year, rather than three consecutive months as stipulated in the current rules.
Highway 101 traffic restricted between Tla'amin Nation and Lund

Highway 101 traffic restricted between Tla'amin Nation and Lund

Structure fire results in downed power line on the roadway