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Family of man who died at B.C. construction site awarded $875,000

Family of man who died at B.C. construction site awarded $875,000

The workplace accident happened in March 2016 when a concrete-pumping hose fractured, causing a boom to collapse.
Scientists warn nuclear war could trigger mass ocean die-offs, new 'ice age'

Scientists warn nuclear war could trigger mass ocean die-offs, new 'ice age'

The idea of nuclear winter has been around for decades. But what would happen to the oceans? What would happen to the millions of species that call it home, and the others — including humans — that rely on them?
Highway 99 crash: Motorcyclist hit barrier, came off bike, then struck by another rider

Highway 99 crash: Motorcyclist hit barrier, came off bike, then struck by another rider

The man is stable in hospital but with extensive injuries
Bank of Canada unexpectedly hikes key rate one full point

Bank of Canada unexpectedly hikes key rate one full point

Economists had widely expected the Bank of Canada would hike its key rate by 75 basis points
'Growing in size and severity': How Arctic ozone loss affects Canada's climate

'Growing in size and severity': How Arctic ozone loss affects Canada's climate

Ozone depletion may be less severe over the North Pole, but it still has big implications for residents of the Northern Hemisphere. Severe ozone loss can cause climate anomalies and negatively impact sectors such as agriculture, a new study proves.
Group rallies outside premiers meeting for solutions to family-doctor shortage

Group rallies outside premiers meeting for solutions to family-doctor shortage

A group rallied on the front lawns of the Fairmont Empress on Tuesday to tell premiers meeting inside they want to hear solutions to the chronic shortage of family doctors.
Opinion: For migrant farm workers, housing is not just a determinant of health, but a determinant of death

Opinion: For migrant farm workers, housing is not just a determinant of health, but a determinant of death

Poor housing put migrant workers at risk for COVID-19. A federal government consultation on national housing standards is a crucial opportunity to support migrant workers’ health, safety and dignity.
With no place to live, some B.C. seniors are couch-surfing

With no place to live, some B.C. seniors are couch-surfing

One in five B.C. residents is 65 or older, and that demographic is only on the rise
B.C. judge who helped reform child-care system awarded honorary doctorate

B.C. judge who helped reform child-care system awarded honorary doctorate

Judge Thomas Gove's work led to the creation of the Ministry of Children and Families and the provincial children's commissioner.
Home prices slipping in B.C. as rate hikes tame demand

Home prices slipping in B.C. as rate hikes tame demand

The pandemic real estate surge is over as interest rates rise to tame inflation.