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Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Critics say creating a domestic definition of 'forest degradation' could help Canada sidestep an EU law restricting the import of unsustainable wood products. Others are hopeful it will set a benchmark to measure Canada's climate and biodiversity targets.
Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Felicia Allen says she rescued the pot-bellied pig and former racehorses from being sent to slaughter.
B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

The province is urging everyone to restrict travel to essential purposes as the detour takes an extra four hours.
Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

'Scarcity breeds creativity, and problems lead to innovative thinking.'
Whistler’s ‘Dirty Blondes’ biking to Mexico for the environment

Whistler’s ‘Dirty Blondes’ biking to Mexico for the environment

Kate Leach, Hannah Ashworth, and Jaimee Yates raising money for rainforest protection
VCH wants your say on the future of health-care in the Sea to Sky

VCH wants your say on the future of health-care in the Sea to Sky

The regional health authority begins first phase of community engagement, which hopes to inform and improve health services in the corridor.
Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Remote work is the only issue in dispute
Record number of vehicles travelled on B.C. Ferries last year

Record number of vehicles travelled on B.C. Ferries last year

Ferries carried a total of 9.4 million vehicles in the year ending March 31, up from the previous record of 8.9 million vehicles for the year ending in spring 2019
City of North Van advances Capilano Mall redevelopment plan

City of North Van advances Capilano Mall redevelopment plan

The mayor says this will lead to the area becoming a 'complete neighbourhood'
Subject of disinformation campaign skeptical about chance of foreign interference inquiry

Subject of disinformation campaign skeptical about chance of foreign interference inquiry

Kenny Chiu, the Steveston-Richmond East MP from 2019 to 2021, isn't expecting Ottawa will hold a public inquiry on the issue
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