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Sinking science: The race to determine if carbon-filled seaweed can be safely sunk

Sinking science: The race to determine if carbon-filled seaweed can be safely sunk

B.C.'s coastline is abundant with kelp, a seaweed that sequesters carbon as it grows. But while several companies are eagerly devising their plans to sink this carbon to the ocean floor, researchers are saying there's still a gap in the scientific information that needs to be filled.
Burping not a factor in B.C. driving impairment test, court rules

Burping not a factor in B.C. driving impairment test, court rules

A man claimed his failed breathalyzer reading was a result of "mouth alcohol" syndrome.
B.C. bear ravages car, poops inside after being trapped for three hours

B.C. bear ravages car, poops inside after being trapped for three hours

A black bear took a poop in her car and destroyed the entire inside.
Opinion: Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children

Opinion: Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children

Policymakers can boost outdoor education by integrating it into strategies to enhance both student and teacher well-being and equity.
What will it cost to keep wild salmon in B.C.'s Fraser River?

What will it cost to keep wild salmon in B.C.'s Fraser River?

Researchers find as little as $20 million per year could help give a number of Fraser River salmon populations a decent chance of a healthy future. The window for action, however, is closing.
Opinion: We have a deal. Can we now talk about some not-so-harmful fisheries subsidies?

Opinion: We have a deal. Can we now talk about some not-so-harmful fisheries subsidies?

There is a need for nuanced discussions around the role of fisheries subsidies — even those that may be nominally harmful — to avoid further inequity and marginalization of small-scale fishers.
One of the brightest meteor showers of the year is set to electrify Vancouver skies

One of the brightest meteor showers of the year is set to electrify Vancouver skies

You can expect to see about 50 to 75 shooting stars per hour at the peak.
Potential bid for Vancouver 2030 Olympics 'full of red flags,' says councillor

Potential bid for Vancouver 2030 Olympics 'full of red flags,' says councillor

City staff report says insufficient time to evaluate benefits, costs and risks of hosting another Olympics
Arriving in B.C. at the land border or at YVR? Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 testing

Arriving in B.C. at the land border or at YVR? Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 testing

There's a new comprehensive program that involves a little more work on your part.
New UBC study debunks stereotypes of how men cope post-breakup

New UBC study debunks stereotypes of how men cope post-breakup

The idea that men don't seek support for a breakup or divorce is not true. Research shows how men employ three main methods of coping and help-seeking.