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B.C. floods among world's most devastating climate events of 2021

B.C. floods among world's most devastating climate events of 2021

The full cost of flooding in B.C. is still being assessed, but according to one estimate, November flooding places B.C. as the world's fifth most expensive extreme weather event in 2021.
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Performer-producer Williams welcomed COVID’s ‘kick in the pants’

Performer-producer Williams welcomed COVID’s ‘kick in the pants’

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How one B.C. group, First Nations bought out trophy hunters

How one B.C. group, First Nations bought out trophy hunters

Foreign licences to hunt black bears fell 23-fold last year during the pandemic. As the hunting guide outfitter industry looks to bounce back, opponents are expanding an alternative: pay trophy hunting guides to stop hunting.
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B.C. couple donates pristine parcel of rainforest, land in Bella Coola Valley

B.C. couple donates pristine parcel of rainforest, land in Bella Coola Valley

In a season of giving, a B.C. couple is gifting their piece of wilderness to the Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Where to find mental health support over the holidays

Where to find mental health support over the holidays

Q: A lot of services are closed over the holidays – what’s open when I need some mental health support at this time of year?
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Sunshine Coast DiscGolf Club raises money for food bank in the Reindeer Games

Sunshine Coast DiscGolf Club raises money for food bank in the Reindeer Games

Disc golf club holds first Reindeer Games food bank fundraiser
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Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

New daily cases in B.C. has now breached 2,000 for two straight days
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Tips to deal with holiday stress after a chaotic year

Tips to deal with holiday stress after a chaotic year

With many British Columbians ready to put 2021 behind them, mental health experts are providing some suggestions on how to manage pressure and stress this holiday season.
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Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Omicron is spreading fast and can be transmitted through 'aerosols,' says B.C.'s top doc
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Dr. Bonnie Henry provides clarification on new gatherings order ahead of holidays

Dr. Bonnie Henry provides clarification on new gatherings order ahead of holidays

On Christmas Eve, B.C.'s top doctor clarified what you should do this year.
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