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B.C.’s low-income renters thought they’d get free AC units, but face hurdles

B.C.’s low-income renters thought they’d get free AC units, but face hurdles

Man in missing person alert found, safe, says Victoria police

Man in missing person alert found, safe, says Victoria police

41-year-old reported safe by police Aug. 8
Music festival evacuated due to wildfire, more B.C. properties on alert

Music festival evacuated due to wildfire, more B.C. properties on alert

Under the Stars event interrupted as wildfires continue disruption through long weekend
Provinces may have to agree to 2035 clean power target to access funding

Provinces may have to agree to 2035 clean power target to access funding

Federal government considering tying grant money and tax credits to deadline
Boo the bear works smarter, not harder at Kicking Horse treasure hunt

Boo the bear works smarter, not harder at Kicking Horse treasure hunt

Treasure hunts are one of the many ways staff at the refuge keep Boo active and engaged
New invention from UBC Okanagan detects airborne viruses, like COVID

New invention from UBC Okanagan detects airborne viruses, like COVID

Researchers from UBCO, Michigan State University, create new system to hopefully prevent pandemics
Evacuation alert issued for 85 Shuswap properties at Adams Lake

Evacuation alert issued for 85 Shuswap properties at Adams Lake

Agate Bay boat launch closed, south end of lake closed to recreation users
Ryan Reynolds named to Order of B.C.

Ryan Reynolds named to Order of B.C.

The movie star was given the province’s highest honour, along with 13 others, on August 7
Hiren Creek wildfire smoke may impact Highway 1, near Revelstoke

Hiren Creek wildfire smoke may impact Highway 1, near Revelstoke

There are no current alerts in effect, but the blaze is considered to be ‘out of control’
Ozempic craze feeds into harmful weight stigma, some analysts say

Ozempic craze feeds into harmful weight stigma, some analysts say

Eating disorder specialists say promotion reinforces message weight loss should always be a goal