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On cusp of being returned to Salish Sea, orca Lolita dies in Miami Seaquarium

On cusp of being returned to Salish Sea, orca Lolita dies in Miami Seaquarium

The orca, also known as Tokitae, was one of 100 herded into Penn Cove off Whidbey Island, Washington, 50 kilometres southeast of Victoria, on Aug. 8, 1970.
Structures destroyed by wildfire in Shuswap Lake, but damage unclear

Structures destroyed by wildfire in Shuswap Lake, but damage unclear

It's not clear how many homes have been burned in the North Shuswap region on B.C. But many communities remain on evacuation order or alert.
Another long night for fire crews in the Central Okanagan

Another long night for fire crews in the Central Okanagan

The wind shifted Friday afternoon, pushing the fire back towards a number of neighbourhoods.
Whistler’s Anita Naidu working to expand anti-racism mountain bike clinics

Whistler’s Anita Naidu working to expand anti-racism mountain bike clinics

The pro athlete and humanitarian returns to Vancouver Island this month ahead of another visit to the U.S., but hopes Whistler could be among her next stops
Opinion: Universities should try thinking outside the box

Opinion: Universities should try thinking outside the box

'Why don’t we hire more professors for their teaching ability rather than just their scholarly credentials?'
B.C. prisoners seek extension of jail time to stay housed, avoid overdose

B.C. prisoners seek extension of jail time to stay housed, avoid overdose

Criminal defence lawyer: “A terrible indictment of society when the best people can do is jail.”
House Beautiful: Third time's the charm for serial homebuilding owners

House Beautiful: Third time's the charm for serial homebuilding owners

After building new every 10 years for the last three decades, couple says this contemporary house with ocean-facing windows that fold back to create a stunning connection with the shores of Cordova Bay, is their forever home.
'Think Pink’ conservation campaign reminds Squamish of salmon's return to spawn

'Think Pink’ conservation campaign reminds Squamish of salmon's return to spawn

Squamish Watershed Society tips to help conserve local salmon and their habitat.
'Ghost town': 19,000 out of N.W.T. capital as dangerous wildfire looms

'Ghost town': 19,000 out of N.W.T. capital as dangerous wildfire looms

YELLOWKNIFE — More than 19,000 people left Yellowknife in less than 48 hours as one of the largest firefighting mobilizations in the history of the Northwest Territories continued to protect the city from an encroaching wildfire.
'Akin to hunting': B.C. man gets 17 years for attempted murder, aggravated assault

'Akin to hunting': B.C. man gets 17 years for attempted murder, aggravated assault

Bassett pulled a gun in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and shot two men.
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