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Here's how Indigenous tourism can help with reconciliation

Here's how Indigenous tourism can help with reconciliation

'The path toward reconciliation is ongoing,' says the president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.
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Virtual orca show dives into issues of marine noise pollution, conservation

Virtual orca show dives into issues of marine noise pollution, conservation

A B.C. woman's virtual reality project, exploring the impact people have on southern resident killer whales and the ocean, premiered at the Smithsonian this week.
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Cancer survivor to run over two marathons to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

Cancer survivor to run over two marathons to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

So far the GoFundMe page has reached over $60,000 in donations!
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How to meaningfully recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

How to meaningfully recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

"Be with us on this day," says one residential school survivor.
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B.C. father of two dies of COVID, prompts others to get vaccinated

B.C. father of two dies of COVID, prompts others to get vaccinated

Joshua Mellor, 39, died Sept. 27. He loved farming and his family, according to his sister.
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Winning Lotto Max ticket worth $70M bought in Burnaby — biggest in B.C. history

Winning Lotto Max ticket worth $70M bought in Burnaby — biggest in B.C. history

Was it you?
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The B.C. heat dome killed at least 651,000 farm animals

The B.C. heat dome killed at least 651,000 farm animals

The data, drawn from freedom-of-information requests, excludes several farm animals. With more extreme weather on the horizon, some advocates are now calling for more oversight.
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B.C. sees 'concerning' COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated children

B.C. sees 'concerning' COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated children

The province's top doc says cases among children are a reflection of community vaccination rates.
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Eight black bears put down in Tofino-Ucluelet region had lost fear of humans

Eight black bears put down in Tofino-Ucluelet region had lost fear of humans

Euthanized bears are a warning that communities have more work to do, says WildSafeBC Pacific Rim region spokesperson Bob Hansen.
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Heat dome hit these Vancouver neighbourhoods hardest — could planting more trees save lives?

Heat dome hit these Vancouver neighbourhoods hardest — could planting more trees save lives?

Emergency room visits due to heat illness were highest in neighbourhoods with the fewest trees, hottest temperatures and most marginalized people. As Vancouver moves to close its shady divide, could it offer a path forward for other cities?
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