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John Ducker: Rush to travel, inexperience likely root of rise in motorcycle deaths

John Ducker: Rush to travel, inexperience likely root of rise in motorcycle deaths

In Canada, motorcycles account for 14% of all crash-related fatalities, even though they are only about 3% of the vehicles on the road, according to the RCMP Highway Patrol.
Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Wilbur Turner has witnessed his fair share of hate since he came out as a queer man 27 years ago in Alberta.
'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

Staff members at the British Columbia Children's Ministry who failed to check on two Indigenous children who were systematically abused by their foster parents have lost their jobs, the government says.
From crosswalks to employment: Squamish prioritizes diverse accessibility objectives

From crosswalks to employment: Squamish prioritizes diverse accessibility objectives

Discover how the District aims to enhance accessibility with initiatives like increased HandyDART service and audible crosswalk indicators.
Birth of 14 endangered marmot pups brings hope amid B.C. drought fears

Birth of 14 endangered marmot pups brings hope amid B.C. drought fears

Canada's most endangered mammal, the Vancouver Island marmot population was recently boosted after a Calgary breeding program discovered 14 pups hiding in artificial burrows.
Canadians walk the coastline of Canada, and then some, for Let's Move Canada Challenge

Canadians walk the coastline of Canada, and then some, for Let's Move Canada Challenge

The former North Shore MP teamed up with Indigenous groups for a challenge that would raise awareness for strong physical, mental and spiritual health
North Van robotics company to level up business with $2M federal boost

North Van robotics company to level up business with $2M federal boost

Novarc Technologies makes robots that can automate welding of pipes used in many industries, from oil and gas to shipyards
Think of the consequences before you cliff dive this long weekend, says a trauma surgeon

Think of the consequences before you cliff dive this long weekend, says a trauma surgeon

Vancouver Coastal Health and Squamish Search and Rescue remind the public of the hazards of leaping at Brohm Lake and other popular Sea to Sky spots.
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation grants more than $430K to Sea to Sky non-profits

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation grants more than $430K to Sea to Sky non-profits

$75K will fund playground update at Mount Currie’s Xet’olacw Community School; more than $100K directed to firefighting crews in Whistler and Pemberton
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