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Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
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B.C. groups’ bid to classify Alaskan fishery as unsustainable rejected

B.C. groups’ bid to classify Alaskan fishery as unsustainable rejected

Evidence in the complaint prompted Canadian-based OceanWise to pull its 'sustainable' recommendation for southeast Alaska salmon over the summer
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B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animals
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B.C. residents warned over possible measles exposure at YVR

B.C. residents warned over possible measles exposure at YVR

Symptoms of measles start with a fever, cough and a runny nose. But in some serious cases, it can lead to an inflammation of the brain known as encephalitis.
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Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

A new extreme weather attribution system has found that in the summer of 2024, several Canadian heat waves were made 'far more likely' due to climate change.
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B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

The discovery of the 1-cyanopyrene carbon molecule was made in the Taurus molecular cloud, a star nursery that offers clues to the formation of our solar system.
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B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

Future heat waves are expected to extend the summer drought period and raise the risk of fall flooding in several hot spots across Canada, two new studies have found.
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Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

The pre-print study found little evidence that lethal interventions, which often account for upwards of 500 bear deaths a year, lead to a decrease in human-wildlife conflict.
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B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

Greenhills Holding Corp. was penalized for a 'major' contravention of the Environmental Management Act after heavy rains threatened tailings ponds at its gold mine near Quesnel, B.C.
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B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

Federal court ruling prohibits Dease River First Nation's chief and council from holding office and reinstates the general election next month.
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