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Heat dome made British Columbians more anxious. Could prescribing nature help?

Heat dome made British Columbians more anxious. Could prescribing nature help?

A new study has found the heat dome that scorched British Columbia in late June 2021 led to a 13 per cent average rise in anxiety over the effects of climate change. Now, some doctors are looking at prescribing nature as a solution
'Everything was primitive and barbarous': 1912 brochure sells a new suburban dream of West Vancouver

'Everything was primitive and barbarous': 1912 brochure sells a new suburban dream of West Vancouver

Back over a century ago, when the former wilderness of West Van was advertised as 'A Suburb in the Making'
Nine new coronaviruses found by UBC-led research team

Nine new coronaviruses found by UBC-led research team

A 32-year-old UBC postdoc led a team of researchers that discovered nine new species of coronavirus and 132,000 RNA viruses.
B.C. old-growth activists block entrance to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

B.C. old-growth activists block entrance to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

'Save Old Growth' protestors blocked Highway 1 near the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal calling for an end to old-growth logging in B.C.
Artwork, books on display at former B.C. Legislature clerk's corruption trial

Artwork, books on display at former B.C. Legislature clerk's corruption trial

Special prosecutors have submitted photos to B.C. Supreme Court of items they allege were bought with public funds by ex-legislature clerk Craig James for personal use
B.C. man gets jail time in international drug smuggling case

B.C. man gets jail time in international drug smuggling case

The drugs were worth a reported $35 million and had a higher street value in Australia.
Squamish climate action through art

Squamish climate action through art

Brackendale Elementary School students' at-risk marine animal art on display at The Artisan Gallery.
B.C.'s 'under the radar' outdoor recreation agency can't keep up, say critics

B.C.'s 'under the radar' outdoor recreation agency can't keep up, say critics

With 50 staff and an $8-million operating budget, Recreation Sites and Trails BC has “fallen under the radar” of government priorities, according to Louise Pedersen, executive director of the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C.
Pod of amazing orcas give kayakers thrill of a lifetime off West Vancouver (VIDEO)

Pod of amazing orcas give kayakers thrill of a lifetime off West Vancouver (VIDEO)

A local kayaker who had a close encounter with a pod of orca whales off West Vancouver’s Eagle Island recently described the experience as a “once in a lifetime” thrill
House fire at Xwemelch'stn displaces young family

House fire at Xwemelch'stn displaces young family

Two young children and their parents have been displaced after a house fire in Xwemelch'stn Sunday afternoon. A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family get back on their feet
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