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Canada’s emergency powers evoke reflections on democracy, freedom

Canada’s emergency powers evoke reflections on democracy, freedom

With a large Eastern European diaspora in Canada, a few immigrant communities see a parallel between recent emergency powers and the dictatorships that they fled
Woman files lawsuit alleging abuse against St. James Church in Vernon, B.C.

Woman files lawsuit alleging abuse against St. James Church in Vernon, B.C.

The woman was a student at St. James School from 1968 to 1972 and was allegedly molested in 1970
Local Ukrainian-Canadians watch as Russia invades Ukraine

Local Ukrainian-Canadians watch as Russia invades Ukraine

One man notes this invasion is a continuation of Putin's annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014
Friends of Garibaldi Park Society launches survey on BC Parks' pass system

Friends of Garibaldi Park Society launches survey on BC Parks' pass system

Short online survey fills 'gaps' in provincial government's own survey, says society president.
Sea to Sky Bears competing for a Final 4 spot

Sea to Sky Bears competing for a Final 4 spot

U18 players will be competing in home game in Squamish against Port Coquitlam Pirates.
About a Squamish sailor

About a Squamish sailor

Ben Biswell of Squamish Sailing Ventures on his roots, the joys of sailing in Howe Sound and trips around Vancouver Island on deck for this summer.
ADHD linked to air pollution, lack of green space in sweeping Metro Vancouver study

ADHD linked to air pollution, lack of green space in sweeping Metro Vancouver study

A study tracing the early lives of roughly 30,000 children in Metro Vancouver has found lower access to green space and increased levels of air pollution lead to higher levels of ADHD
Are social movements making male leaders more empathetic? UBC study indicates yes

Are social movements making male leaders more empathetic? UBC study indicates yes

Diversity trainings can be effective but it depends on who's leading them
The planet is facing a 'global wildfire crisis,' warns United Nations

The planet is facing a 'global wildfire crisis,' warns United Nations

By 2090, wildfires are expected to increase in intensity by up to 57 per cent because of human-caused planetary warming, a landmark United Nations report has found. Could Canada's Indigenous people offer a solution?
B.C. emission reduction targets ‘based on a fantasy,’ say energy experts

B.C. emission reduction targets ‘based on a fantasy,’ say energy experts

As British Columbia looks to decarbonize, electricity demand is expected to soar, and experts warn of an energy crunch