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What can your sweat tell your doctor about your health?

What can your sweat tell your doctor about your health?

Chemical composition of sweat and physical information derived from it can be of value in assessing physiological and psychological wellness and assist in assessing stress and nutrition, an SFU researcher says.
University of B.C. acquires rare book of Shakespeare's first collection of plays

University of B.C. acquires rare book of Shakespeare's first collection of plays

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has acquired a nearly 400-year-old copy of William Shakespeare's first collection of plays in a single volume, which is known to have preserved 36 of his plays.
Man faces charge of mischief after vandalism of Komagata Maru memorial in Vancouver

Man faces charge of mischief after vandalism of Komagata Maru memorial in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — An arrest warrant has been issued for a man after the defacing of a memorial dedicated to ship passengers who were forced to return to India more than a century ago.
B.C. recorded more overdose calls in 2021 than ever before

B.C. recorded more overdose calls in 2021 than ever before

Every health region in B.C. saw an increase in overdose calls during 2021
Sea-to-Sky at highest risk of avalanches as storms hit southern B.C.

Sea-to-Sky at highest risk of avalanches as storms hit southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada is warning of a high risk of avalanches across the South Coast, the effect of a series of atmospheric rivers bringing heavy rain to the region. The organization says the Sea-to-Sky area along B.C.
An extremely rare, 400-year old book of Shakespeare plays is on display in Vancouver (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

An extremely rare, 400-year old book of Shakespeare plays is on display in Vancouver (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

“This is really a gift, not just to UBC, but also to the city of Vancouver."
Milk without the cow: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

Milk without the cow: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

Technological changes on the horizon will likely disrupt the dairy industry as we know it — plans to mitigate the risks this transition poses to farmer livelihoods and animal welfare should start now
Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

VANCOUVER — The agency that represents 29 whale-watching companies in British Columbia and Washington state says its members report 2021 was a record year for whale sightings in the Salish Sea.
Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

VANCOUVER — The agency that represents 29 whale-watching companies in British Columbia and Washington state says its members report 2021 was a record year for whale sightings in the Salish Sea.
Will TMX be finished by end of 2022?

Will TMX be finished by end of 2022?

The project is only half built and 71 per cent of the $12.6 billion capital budget spent, according to recent financial report