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Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

The assessment will inform the development of a proposed plan for managing chemicals, which will be published for consultation this summer.
Western Family yogurt, chocolate pretzels recalled over possible salmonella

Western Family yogurt, chocolate pretzels recalled over possible salmonella

The pretzels are sold in British Columbia and possibly other provinces and territories. 
ICYMI: Empowering Riders: Adaptive bikes take on Squamish trails

ICYMI: Empowering Riders: Adaptive bikes take on Squamish trails

With community support, Squamish Adaptive Mountain Biking helps unique riders—and bikes—attend Ridelab festival. 
Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Will Canada raise the smoking age? New polling says public backs U.K.-style law
Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother's Day

Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother's Day

There’s nothing quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. They can cheer up a room, bring a bit of nature indoors and, if you’re lucky, release a heavenly fragrance.
Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Heat waves and poor air quality from wildfires pose extra challenges to children and youth who need more exercise outside and less time staring at screens, a new report says.
Road blockers’ ‘defence of necessity’ argument rejected

Road blockers’ ‘defence of necessity’ argument rejected

A provincial court judge rejected the defence that climate activists Howard Breen and Melanie Murray had no choice but to break the law when they blocked roads in Nanaimo
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Canada goes green

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Canada goes green

Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Paramedics honour those who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty with a ceremony at the legislature
B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

The buses will be arriving gradually starting early next year and continuing until mid-2026
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