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Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Reported fire deaths doubled to 59 in 2021 from 28 in 2019, then rose again to 86 last year
Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Emails show the conflict began last November.
Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

A popular creature has been in our ocean for the past 450 million years.
Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

MONTREAL — Aviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers — just as demand for them is increasing. The Canadair CL-415, a purpose-built water bomber, was last produced in 2015.
DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

Fisheries enforcement officers are taking an unnecessary and heavy-handed approach over what appears to be a bureaucratic error caused the Department of Fisheries’ own licensing branch, said Sonia Strobel, CEO of Skipper Otto community-supported fishery.
B.C. handyman wins CRA review after being denied CERB

B.C. handyman wins CRA review after being denied CERB

Bishop worked as a self-employed contractor for a single Vernon client doing renovations over the span of six months.
B.C. mortgage holders brace for higher payments for longer period

B.C. mortgage holders brace for higher payments for longer period

People will need to reconsider spending and businesses will likewise need to rethink loans to make further investments, says one B.C. economist.
Canada sued for not safeguarding crucial spotted owl habitat

Canada sued for not safeguarding crucial spotted owl habitat

The Wilderness Committee is suing the federal government over what it says is a failure to follow through on an emergency order protecting habitat of the last northern spotted owl living in the wild.
New survey seeks to uncover British Columbians' health habits

New survey seeks to uncover British Columbians' health habits

How much do you drink on a Friday night? This health survey wants to know. It also asks how people deal with stress, exercise and extreme weather in B.C.
Bank of Canada raises interest rates as it tries to get ahead of hot economy

Bank of Canada raises interest rates as it tries to get ahead of hot economy

OTTAWA — After watching to see whether its aggressive rate hike path were enough to quash inflation, the central bank has opted to raise interest rates again — fuelling speculation that another rate hike is in the cards for July.