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Explosion at B.C. oil waste facility injures two workers, leads to $42K penalty

Explosion at B.C. oil waste facility injures two workers, leads to $42K penalty

Two people were seriously injured when welding work ignited a shaker tank later thought to contain fuel.
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'An odds game': Global study pinpoints whale-ship collision hot spots

'An odds game': Global study pinpoints whale-ship collision hot spots

In B.C., a previously unidentified hot spot for whale-ship collisions was found off the coast of Vancouver Island.
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Risk of crane accidents on the rise amid B.C. construction boom

Risk of crane accidents on the rise amid B.C. construction boom

WorkSafeBC says there are up to 400 tower cranes currently operating in B.C.; despite new regulations and penalties, safety incidents persist.
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After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

Jackson Wijaya aims to consolidate control over Domtar (formally Paper Excellence) and Asia Pulp & Paper, after both companies spent years denying they were linked.
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Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

A new study finds 2023 fire conditions may have been made worse by a lack of sea ice and warm oceans on the other side of the planet.
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Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Study warns governments around the world are taking credit for carbon removed by nature. The result: even if climate targets are met, they won't halt global warming.
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'Absolute salmon factory': B.C. restoration project shows early signs of success

'Absolute salmon factory': B.C. restoration project shows early signs of success

Katzie First Nation reconnects creeks and sloughs with Pitt River in bid to bring back salmon, protect against extreme weather.
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Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging Canadian Armed Forces vaccine mandate

Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging Canadian Armed Forces vaccine mandate

The 330 plaintiffs in the case each sought $1 million in damages. The judge's ruling means they will have to pay a $5,040 legal bill instead.
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'I love my job': A Canadian astronaut trains (and waits) to go to space

'I love my job': A Canadian astronaut trains (and waits) to go to space

Jenni Gibbons sat down with Glacier Media to talk about becoming the third Canadian woman to become an astronaut, the job's ups and downs, and why space exploration matters.
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Latest atmospheric river cost B.C. $110 million in insured losses

Latest atmospheric river cost B.C. $110 million in insured losses

Losses are expected to be far higher due to the number of uninsured properties and damage to public infrastructure.
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