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84% of Canadians worried about the future of wildlife, says poll

84% of Canadians worried about the future of wildlife, says poll

The survey data comes ahead of a landmark biodiversity conference in Montreal, where delegates are looking to establish a new global framework that would protect habitats and ecosystems around the world.
B.C. government lawyers seek unionization rights from NDP

B.C. government lawyers seek unionization rights from NDP

The BC Government Lawyers Association has sent union cards to the Labour Relations Board in a bid to be treated like other government employees.
Extreme weather cost B.C. up to $17B in damages last year, says report

Extreme weather cost B.C. up to $17B in damages last year, says report

"It's a big number. But I don't think anyone will be surprised."
New at-home test kits can diagnose flu, COVID and Strep A

New at-home test kits can diagnose flu, COVID and Strep A

The 20-minute Rockdoc Cold & Flu Rescue Kit tests also come with a doctor's appointment. 
B.C. drug death toll rises to 1,827 for 2022

B.C. drug death toll rises to 1,827 for 2022

The BC Coroners Service says 179 people died from illicit drug use in October — about 5.8 deaths per day.
A framed apology, a last compensation cheque: Probe of wrongful Health Ministry firings that destroyed lives concludes

A framed apology, a last compensation cheque: Probe of wrongful Health Ministry firings that destroyed lives concludes

The government has implemented the final four of 41 recommendations from Jay Chalke’s report, including settling unionized employees’ grievances.
9 ADHD symptoms in children parents should look out for

9 ADHD symptoms in children parents should look out for

Children with ADHD often have trouble staying focused and exhibit hyperactive and impulsive behaviour
'It was crazy': Chaotic crash captured on video during snowstorm

'It was crazy': Chaotic crash captured on video during snowstorm

More than nine vehicles were involved in a crash on 160th Street in Surrey as roads became blanketed in snow.
Opinion: How the Canada Border Services Agency tolerates and even encourages refugee mistreatment

Opinion: How the Canada Border Services Agency tolerates and even encourages refugee mistreatment

A report finds that Canada’s flawed deportation process undermines refugee protection. Here’s why it must be reformed so that it meets Canada’s human rights obligations.
Opinion: Where did the Earth's oxygen come from? New study hints at an unexpected source

Opinion: Where did the Earth's oxygen come from? New study hints at an unexpected source

Could tectonic processes in the early Earth have contributed to the rise of oxygen?