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Teacher plays trombone to fend off black bear at Shawnigan Lake school

Teacher plays trombone to fend off black bear at Shawnigan Lake school

“He wasn’t a fan of my playing, I’ll tell you that,” says Tristan Clausen. “I was making a lot of noise on that thing.”
Opinion: 'End the genocide': Little action on MMIWG calls for justice in the 3 years since the national inquiry concluded

Opinion: 'End the genocide': Little action on MMIWG calls for justice in the 3 years since the national inquiry concluded

The government needs to implement its proposed action plan. The families of the missing and murdered put their trust in a federal inquiry process, but have yet to receive that justice.
Newcomer youth feeling isolated in rural Canada, advocates say

Newcomer youth feeling isolated in rural Canada, advocates say

An outdated funding model means many rural areas are lacking the proper supports and programs that could help mitigate their isolation.
$4.3M sale of 'Starship' heritage home 'precedent setting,' agent says

$4.3M sale of 'Starship' heritage home 'precedent setting,' agent says

A real estate agent says the sale shows global recognition of West Coast Modern architecture, while a local expert criticizes the 'jazzy' marketing and wants more action from local government.
Canadian wildlife corridors ranked third best in the world, finds study

Canadian wildlife corridors ranked third best in the world, finds study

In a new study, Canada has been ranked the third best country in the world to be a mammal on the move. Major successes include the Yellowstone-Yukon corridor and mountain wildlife migration routes between B.C. and Washington state.
B.C. resident regularly attacked by bird during walk home

B.C. resident regularly attacked by bird during walk home

He's been attacked three days in a row.
B.C. man exasperated as elderly friend struggles to receive health care at home

B.C. man exasperated as elderly friend struggles to receive health care at home

Randy Obenauer, 74, is suffering from a series of debilitating medical issues that have left him in need of constant in-home medical care.
More than 7,000 fridges recalled in Canada due to choking hazard. Here's what to do

More than 7,000 fridges recalled in Canada due to choking hazard. Here's what to do

More than 360,000 of them were sold in the U.S., while Health Canada says parts of the fridge's ice makers can break off and fall into the ice
Opinion: Our cross to bear

Opinion: Our cross to bear

'A physical, literal representation of man v. nature, playing itself out in my backyard.'
23 dragonfly species in B.C. are at risk. Here's how citizen scientists are trying to fix that

23 dragonfly species in B.C. are at risk. Here's how citizen scientists are trying to fix that

Project Dragonfly asks British Columbians to report their dragonfly observations, to help conserve local species.