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How to adapt your pet to climate change

How to adapt your pet to climate change

New research out of the University of British Columbia is looking to shine a light how pet owners can best prepare their animals for what's to come, while at the same time lowering their carbon footprint.
'More slips, trips, falls': Fatigue hits BC Wildfire Service

'More slips, trips, falls': Fatigue hits BC Wildfire Service

The organization says it's seeing more safety concerns as a result of fatigue caused by a very difficult wildfire season.
No red tape preventing forest industry from fighting fires: BC Wildfire Service

No red tape preventing forest industry from fighting fires: BC Wildfire Service

BCWS responds to leaked minutes, which detail a call on July 12 between the service and several forestry companies.
‘A giant stinking spectacle’: rare corpse flower now blooming in Vancouver

‘A giant stinking spectacle’: rare corpse flower now blooming in Vancouver

Over the next 24-48 hours, the bloom will emit its powerful signature odour
Lytton woman files lawsuit claiming CP and CN at fault for burning down the town

Lytton woman files lawsuit claiming CP and CN at fault for burning down the town

A proposed class action lawsuit was launched Aug. 18 against two major Canadian rail companies after a Lytton, B.C., woman claims they are at fault for burning down her town
Artist left 'gutted' after First Nations tribute carving vandalized in North Vancouver forest

Artist left 'gutted' after First Nations tribute carving vandalized in North Vancouver forest

'I think it’s kind of lost now'
Updated: New 8-lane Massey Tunnel coming 2030

Updated: New 8-lane Massey Tunnel coming 2030

B.C. government says construction on the new $4.15B crossing will begin in 2025, after a three and a half year environmental assessment
Tsleil-Waututh Nation member becomes first Indigenous chancellor of Emily Carr University

Tsleil-Waututh Nation member becomes first Indigenous chancellor of Emily Carr University

Carleen Thomas is the first Indigenous person to be appointed chancellor of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, founded 96 years ago
Volunteer firefighters, support staff burnt out from battling wildfires

Volunteer firefighters, support staff burnt out from battling wildfires

Thompson-Nicola Regional District mayors are calling for more support as volunteer firefighters, support staff and full-time employees are exhausted after weeks of protecting their communities from numerous wildfires.
UBC researchers part of team who unintentionally found new way to track narwhals

UBC researchers part of team who unintentionally found new way to track narwhals

"I was shocked, excited, confused, and a bit embarrassed that I hadn’t thought of it before.”