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Garden to table: Overwhelmed by purple

Garden to table: Overwhelmed by purple

Purple foods contain phytopigments credited with lowering inflammation, fighting cancer and many other health benefits, writes permaculture columnist Laura Marie Neubert
Highway wildfire closure drives home B.C.'s need to think big about climate measures

Highway wildfire closure drives home B.C.'s need to think big about climate measures

The province says it's too early to provide an estimate of the costs associated with the Highway 4 closure.
Worried about booked up campsites? New feature will give notifications of cancellations

Worried about booked up campsites? New feature will give notifications of cancellations

B.C. Parks has introduced a new feature that will provide email notifications when a previously booked campsite becomes available at a specific campground.
Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law

Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law

When Matthew Yan looks at the stoic and determined expression on his father's face in the black and white photo affixed to the identification papers he carried for decades, he mostly feels pity.
Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says

Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says

Southern resident killer whales are increasingly suffering from skin diseases that leave large blotches on their distinctive black-and-white colouration, new research says.
Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Canada's plan needs a clear and predictable pathway for foreign tech workers to obtain permanent residency, say experts.
Survey: Indigenous youth continue facing discrimination at school and work

Survey: Indigenous youth continue facing discrimination at school and work

Many students surveyed said they felt they didn’t belong at colleges and universities.
Capilano University students head back to class as instructors go back to work

Capilano University students head back to class as instructors go back to work

CapU professors resume teaching as university, support staff in mediated talks
Power outages at Lions Gate Hospital result in 23 surgery cancellations

Power outages at Lions Gate Hospital result in 23 surgery cancellations

Technical glitch delayed back-up power generation
Neighbourhood residents propose new plans for Jericho Lands project

Neighbourhood residents propose new plans for Jericho Lands project

The neighbourhood coalition says the Indigenous-led development is 'too high, too dense, too unaffordable.'
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