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After Glacier Media investigation, federal MPs call for probe into B.C. company's ties

After Glacier Media investigation, federal MPs call for probe into B.C. company's ties

NDP MP Charlie Angus says he'll bring forward a motion in the coming weeks that will summon Paper Excellence executives before a federal committee.
BC NDP has failed to regulate 'puppy mills' and catteries after 2017 bill

BC NDP has failed to regulate 'puppy mills' and catteries after 2017 bill

The B.C. government was set to install pet breeder regulations in 2017; however, a change in government resulted in a lost opportunity, the BC SPCA says.
Grant dollars to replace borrowing for Gibsons' sewer centrifuge

Grant dollars to replace borrowing for Gibsons' sewer centrifuge

Debate on spending its $2.3 million Growing Communities Fund grant saw elected officials recommend $950,000 go to replace its wastewater treatment plant centrifuge. Without the need to borrow for the project, no alternative approval process will be required. 
Victoria group lends a helping hand to Ukraine, setting up prosthetic clinics

Victoria group lends a helping hand to Ukraine, setting up prosthetic clinics

Nick Dechev was startled when an air raid siren blared in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv last month. The resident of Victoria, B.C.
B.C. struggling to regain pre-pandemic tourist levels

B.C. struggling to regain pre-pandemic tourist levels

Restored flight routes, provincial marketing campaigns help lure visitors
Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

KRASNE, Ukraine — The cows on Lyuba Pastushok's farm are like her "cheeky children," she explained in Ukrainian as she walked among her growing herd, gently cooing to them and softly petting their heads.
Hunting differences could explain decline of southern resident killer whales

Hunting differences could explain decline of southern resident killer whales

Since the end of live capture, northern resident killer whales have tripled, while southern residents have languished. How they hunt could explain why the southern population is struggling to bounce back, a new study suggests.
Modular housing is seeing a 'massive groundswell of interest' in B.C.

Modular housing is seeing a 'massive groundswell of interest' in B.C.

This type of dwelling can offer more construction certainty and sustainability, according to manufacturers.
Researchers get $100K each in sectors from sleep to sexual reproduction in nature

Researchers get $100K each in sectors from sleep to sexual reproduction in nature

Leading researchers in a range of sectors including sleep, power electronics and the development of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine are among the five Canadians awarded $100,000 each for their innovative accomplishments.
Opinion: Social media addiction disrupts the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

Opinion: Social media addiction disrupts the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

Addiction to social media can affect the emotional well-being of adolescents and young adults. But staying offline — even for only a few hours a day — can help.