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Human causes account for 23 per cent of B.C.'s 2024 wildfires

Human causes account for 23 per cent of B.C.'s 2024 wildfires

Campfires and cigarettes are just two of many culprits when it comes to a human-caused wildfire
Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.’s south, while north remains warm and dry

Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.’s south, while north remains warm and dry

Around 371 wildfires are burning as of Sunday
Island rabbit rescue having to turn away people bringing in bunnies

Island rabbit rescue having to turn away people bringing in bunnies

People continue to dump their pet rabbits, laments V.I. Fluffle
One year after rescue, Vancouver Islander conquers his mountain

One year after rescue, Vancouver Islander conquers his mountain

This year, trek up Mount Becher holds new lessons and meaning for Comox Valley senior
Vancouver Islander fascinated by watching heron chicks grow

Vancouver Islander fascinated by watching heron chicks grow

Campbell River resident Joy Cote has been able to watch two families of Great Blue Herons grow before her eyes
Vancouver Island Moon Ceremony & Paddle a 'meaningful' experience

Vancouver Island Moon Ceremony & Paddle a 'meaningful' experience

Nature comes to life as group reconnects with the ocean through meditation and paddleboarding on Brentwood Bay
Vancouver Island portrait artist exhibits at art show in Italy

Vancouver Island portrait artist exhibits at art show in Italy

Ballenas graduate Spencer Zaborniak also an artist with Vancouver art gallery
U.S. move to tighten border rules for asylum-seekers in line with law: Ottawa

U.S. move to tighten border rules for asylum-seekers in line with law: Ottawa

Migrants coming from Canada will now have only four hours, instead of 24, to consult a lawyer
Following criticism, Ottawa removes funding caps for residential school searches

Following criticism, Ottawa removes funding caps for residential school searches

Communities could previously receive up to $3 million per year
Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached

Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached

Contract negotiations with Transdev have been underway since November 2023