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How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

For the general public, emergency alerts are "absolutely no issue," says one UBC associate professor. But for others, like those in domestic violence situations, they could cause harm.
Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Marilyn Johnson says she faced health-care discrimination because she is Indigenous and lives in the Downtown Eastside. Here’s what needs to change
From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

In 1987, John Mark Lee Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder of William Patrick MacLeod of Kingston, Ont.
Why taking death seriously will change your life

Why taking death seriously will change your life

Reena Lazar and Christa Overnell are working to shift our approaches to end-of-life planning.
Pemberton’s Mountain Muse Festival seeks local talent

Pemberton’s Mountain Muse Festival seeks local talent

Deadline to apply is Sunday, May 14, at 6 p.m.
Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Barriers to mining remains in Canada's north: Mining Association of Canada
'Records are going to break': B.C.'s vulnerable populations warned to brace for incoming heat

'Records are going to break': B.C.'s vulnerable populations warned to brace for incoming heat

Just because this weekend won't reach temperatures felt during the 2021 heat wave, doesn't mean people shouldn't take it seriously, says the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
Updated: Gibsons cyclist has died after incident with garbage truck

Updated: Gibsons cyclist has died after incident with garbage truck

Sunshine Coast RCMP are looking for any camera footage or eye witnesses to the May 10 incident
Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

OTTAWA — The first draft of a new national disaster risk assessment report warns that a major earthquake in British Columbia or parts of Ontario and Quebec could swiftly become the most costly natural disaster Canada has seen.
Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

The complaint, submitted by a handful of environmental groups, alleges Pathways Alliance misled Canadians in its advertising campaign touting its plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.