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Logging reduction aims to save threatened B.C. seabird

Logging reduction aims to save threatened B.C. seabird

The allowable annual cut level has been reduced in the Port Alberni area.
West Vancouver wildfire now under control

West Vancouver wildfire now under control

The fire is believed to be human-caused
Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals, in line with dozens of other countries

Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals, in line with dozens of other countries

TORONTO — Canada has banned testing cosmetic products on animals, a largely symbolic move that brings the policy in line with dozens of other countries.
Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Canada's grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down, give shoppers more choice and encourage new entrants, the country's competition watchdog says.
Kirk LaPointe: Government keeps obscuring our right to know what we don’t

Kirk LaPointe: Government keeps obscuring our right to know what we don’t

Last week was a big week on the information-freedom frontier, for better and worse
Museum Musings: Transition Point

Museum Musings: Transition Point

The hostel at Cypress Lodge, officially reopened as such in July 1973, was the first landing spot for many Whistlerites
Dane Jewett, Tegan Cruz lead U19 Canadian podium sweep at Crankworx downhill

Dane Jewett, Tegan Cruz lead U19 Canadian podium sweep at Crankworx downhill

Jakob Jewett raced to bronze in the men's elite downhill in Innsbruck
Two new wildfires burning near Whistler

Two new wildfires burning near Whistler

A fire ban remains in place for Whistler
First Nations to lead 'Canada Together' celebrations July 1

First Nations to lead 'Canada Together' celebrations July 1

The Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and Squamish Nations will collaborate with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for Canada Day and its culturally inclusive roster of events
B.C. inflation cools to 3.4% in May: StatCan

B.C. inflation cools to 3.4% in May: StatCan

National inflation rate sees smallest increase in two years
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