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As climate changes, where will B.C.'s wildlife find refuge?

As climate changes, where will B.C.'s wildlife find refuge?

Climate change is projected to push carnivores from old ranges, open up space for new mammals and transform B.C.'s forests. Here's what some species are facing.
Municipality mulling permanent summer campfire ban for Whistler

Municipality mulling permanent summer campfire ban for Whistler

‘Our forests are a growing, ticking timebomb—and the fuse is getting drier’
In most parts of Washington, you can still have a campfire

In most parts of Washington, you can still have a campfire

Some Washington parks and counties have strict rules to allow campfires on campgrounds. In Whatcom County, fires are prohibited when winds exceed 15 km/h.
Metro Vancouver strata ordered to pay owner almost $13K for water damage

Metro Vancouver strata ordered to pay owner almost $13K for water damage

The problems had been ongoing for about 20 years. One room had mould, according to tribunal documents.
Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada are reviewing the World Health Organization's classification of aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic.
New emissions targets may sink LNG's pitch as a shipping fuel

New emissions targets may sink LNG's pitch as a shipping fuel

The oil and gas industry has aggressively pitched LNG as a bridge fuel until low- or zero-emission alternatives are fully developed in the shipping sector. 
How long does it take to charge an electric car?

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

EV owners: What's your charging experience been like?
Tips to help your teen pass the B.C. driver’s road test and why so many fail

Tips to help your teen pass the B.C. driver’s road test and why so many fail

ICBC reports an uptick in test takers and a high failure rate.
Province provides grants to community groups to promote demographic survey

Province provides grants to community groups to promote demographic survey

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Mount Seymour wildfire 'will not spread anymore'

Mount Seymour wildfire 'will not spread anymore'

A human cause of the fire isn't being ruled out, a Metro Vancouver spokesperson told reporters Thursday afternoon
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