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Who’s most at risk during extreme heat?

Who’s most at risk during extreme heat?

People with mental illnesses like schizophrenia died at greater rates during the 2021 heat dome, a new study shows.
Wildfire service says 'exceptional' hot weather has put B.C. regions at risk

Wildfire service says 'exceptional' hot weather has put B.C. regions at risk

VANCOUVER — Exceptional, summer-like conditions have dried out forest fuels in British Columbia, creating conditions that make some regions "highly susceptible to ignition and rapid spread," the provincial wildfire service says in a status update Thu
Extremely rare white pelicans spotted in West Vancouver

Extremely rare white pelicans spotted in West Vancouver

They only have one known nesting ground in B.C., and it isn’t anywhere near West Vancouver
'My boy, I missed you': Mother reunited with son in Downtown Eastside after 7 years

'My boy, I missed you': Mother reunited with son in Downtown Eastside after 7 years

It was a special Mother's Day reunion.
Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons

Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons

Almost a year after its introduction, MPs have passed a gun-control bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking and try to curb homemade ghost guns.
Experts, feds slam report saying clean fuel regulation will hit poor Canadians hardest

Experts, feds slam report saying clean fuel regulation will hit poor Canadians hardest

Parliamentary Budget Officer report finds federal regulations to reduce the carbon pollution from gasoline and diesel will hit poorer Canadians harder, but experts say the analysis is flawed.
Latest Update on Shovelnose Creek Fire: Progress made as crews tackle 38-hectare blaze

Latest Update on Shovelnose Creek Fire: Progress made as crews tackle 38-hectare blaze

A smoky skies bulletin has been issued; authorities ask folks to avoid the Squamish Valley region.
B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers

B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers

British Columbia government figures show a 120 per cent increase in the number of prescriptions renewed or adjusted after the province expanded pharmacists' powers last October, part of an effort to ease strains in the health-care system.
Vegan honey, handstands and live music: The first zero-waste, vegan festival is headed to Squamish

Vegan honey, handstands and live music: The first zero-waste, vegan festival is headed to Squamish

‘I want everyone to feel welcome. Whether you're vegan, vegan-curious or not vegan,’ says event organizer. 
Vancouver man charged with 'fraud, forgery, threats, and firearm offences' wanted Canada-wide

Vancouver man charged with 'fraud, forgery, threats, and firearm offences' wanted Canada-wide

Have you seen this man?