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Mental health supports expanded for those being released from B.C. jails

Mental health supports expanded for those being released from B.C. jails

The program is being expanded to all 10 provincial facilities, including the Vancouver Island Correctional Centre in Saanich.
B.C. First Nations call for action following endangered sturgeon deaths

B.C. First Nations call for action following endangered sturgeon deaths

The group would like to see all parties come up with a new water management regime that would protect both sturgeon and sockeye salmon.
Future Googling of names no cause for court anonymity, rules B.C. judge

Future Googling of names no cause for court anonymity, rules B.C. judge

"The fact that the parties' children may someday google their names is something that simply reflects the age in which we live."
How can local politicians stem the toxic drug crisis?

How can local politicians stem the toxic drug crisis?

Stop using bylaws and business licences to quash overdose prevention, say advocates. Instead, work to facilitate creative solutions
‘The spirit of our Elders’: the inside story of how the Tahltan Nation saved their Sacred Headwaters

‘The spirit of our Elders’: the inside story of how the Tahltan Nation saved their Sacred Headwaters

Klabona Keepers weaves together footage of Tahltan Elders, community members and supporters in the fight to protect the Sacred Headwaters, the birthplace of three major salmon rivers.
Plugging the leaks in B.C.’s oil and gas sector

Plugging the leaks in B.C.’s oil and gas sector

CleanBC Industry Fund helps natural gas sector electrify, reduce methane emissions
How computer use in public school classrooms has changed since 2009

How computer use in public school classrooms has changed since 2009

One measure of how much more prevalent computers are in schools is the way that teachers and students have been surveyed about their use.
Polar bears and 50 other species threatened by climate change

Polar bears and 50 other species threatened by climate change

A third of the world's animal species will become extinct by the middle of the century if humans continue to release harmful greenhouse gases at the current rate.
Olympic gold medalist Kathy Kreiner-Phillips trades alpine skis for water skis

Olympic gold medalist Kathy Kreiner-Phillips trades alpine skis for water skis

65-year-old Kreiner-Phillips was joined by her husband Dave Phillips and North Vancouver neighbour Johnny Hayward at the world over-35 championships
Interac creates music soundtrack to help shoppers spend wisely

Interac creates music soundtrack to help shoppers spend wisely

Spotify playlist is intended for consumers to download, not retailers