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Opinion: Wildfire smoke may warm the Earth for longer than we thought

Opinion: Wildfire smoke may warm the Earth for longer than we thought

Brown carbon refers to a range of pollutants found in smoke from wildfires. They can contribute to global warming before they undergo a process that alters their chemical properties.
U.S.-Canada drug trafficking case could be heading for resolution

U.S.-Canada drug trafficking case could be heading for resolution

Court documents allege smuggling of cocaine, MDMA and MDA through Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, San Diego and Seattle.
BC Conservation Officer Service accused of purchasing 'military-grade' assault rifles

BC Conservation Officer Service accused of purchasing 'military-grade' assault rifles

Pacific Wild says they have found evidence B.C.'s conservation officers have exchanged old hunting rifles for new 'military-grade' firearms built on an AR platform.
West Van MLA raises alarm on wait times for MRIs

West Van MLA raises alarm on wait times for MRIs

West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Karin Kirkpatrick also questions when a new MRI machine will be installed at Lions Gate Hospital a year after funds were raised
Bathtub overflow leaves B.C. strata owners with big bill

Bathtub overflow leaves B.C. strata owners with big bill

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal rejected claims that a restoration companies' charges on a statutory holiday were 'preposterous'
Tla’amin Nation decries racist vandalism on Texada Island

Tla’amin Nation decries racist vandalism on Texada Island

“It is very unfortunate that people continue to disrespect our nation and lɛχʷamɛn. I don’t think the residents of Texada and the broader qathet region appreciate this kind of negative attention.” ~ Tla'amin hegus John Hackett
B.C. nurse banned for five years for 'sexualized' behaviour

B.C. nurse banned for five years for 'sexualized' behaviour

Mark Mohun-Smith placed his hands on a female patient's shoulders, told her to shut up, pushed her backwards into her room and closed the door, according to a recent decision from B.C.'s College of Nurses and Midwives.
These B.C. mayors want 'sunshine laws' to tackle corruption and transparency

These B.C. mayors want 'sunshine laws' to tackle corruption and transparency

Two recently elected B.C. mayors want the provincial government to reform the Community Charter to better oversee city hall transparency.
Survey finds British Columbians worried about rising interest rates, ability to pay debts

Survey finds British Columbians worried about rising interest rates, ability to pay debts

“Sometimes, those smaller expenses on your credit card can go unnoticed, but be aware that they can really add up," says Linda Paul, a licensed insolvency trustee with MNP.
Flu-shot rollout plagued by supply problems, online glitches

Flu-shot rollout plagued by supply problems, online glitches

Some arriving at pharmacies for flu shots told supplies have run out, people are sharing tips online about how to get an appointment, and health-care workers worry they won’t get vaccine in time