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Northern lights may end year with a spectacle thanks to solar flare

Aurora borealis set to blaze further south than usual after Monday's sunspot eruption

Dec 29, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. joins clean vehicle club in Paris

Zero-emission vehicles group wants to reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions 40 per cent by 2050.

Dec 10, 2015 8:00 PM Read more >

Author puts modern spin on classic Indian recipes

Creating the perfect blend of spices has become a labour of love for Daksha Narsing.

Dec 3, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

After Google, after graduation, Ann Makosinski just keeps on inventing

The Victoria teen, a first-year student at UBC, has invented both a battery-free flashlight and a cell phone-charging thermos

Nov 10, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Influenza vaccine now available in B.C.

H2N2 influenza cases already showing up around B.C., strains of influenza B expected to show up by February

Nov 9, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Mobile falls clinics for seniors to expand

Service pioneered by Fraser Health to help seniors prevent dangerous falls will be offered across B.C.

Nov 8, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

Liberals reinstating long-form census survey

New Liberal government reinstating long-form census, but vague on penalties

Nov 5, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Victoria, Vancouver named to 'Best Cities' for travel in 2015

Conde Nast's annual ranking gave praise to two of B.C.'s already most popular cities, while Europe dominated the top 5

Oct 26, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

Victoria International Wine Festival returns

A local festival is catering to the growing number of average wine consumers who enjoy the beverage.

Sep 24, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Sunscreen for your eyes

wear sunglasses and apply sunscreen while outside to help protect eyes and reduce the risk of cataracts

Jul 2, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >