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Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

OTTAWA — The first draft of a new national disaster risk assessment report warns that a major earthquake in British Columbia or parts of Ontario and Quebec could swiftly become the most costly natural disaster Canada has seen.
Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

The complaint, submitted by a handful of environmental groups, alleges Pathways Alliance misled Canadians in its advertising campaign touting its plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
As Liberals' grocery rebate bill becomes law, one-time payments will land this summer

As Liberals' grocery rebate bill becomes law, one-time payments will land this summer

The government has billed the one-time payment as targeted inflation relief for some 11 million low- and modest-income households.
Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub to close after 26 years

Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub to close after 26 years

'I put my heart and soul into that place,' says owner Ron Slinger
Transit cops bust Metro Vancouver drug trafficking ring

Transit cops bust Metro Vancouver drug trafficking ring

Police seized drugs with an estimated street value of $70,000, guns, ammunition and counterfeit cash.
Seniors advocate says she will step down next year

Seniors advocate says she will step down next year

Isobel Mackenzie says she will step down in March of next year, on the tenth anniversary of her appointment
B.C. scientists bracing for a deadly bat fungus

B.C. scientists bracing for a deadly bat fungus

Scientists are racing to measure the health and abundance of B.C.'s bats before a deadly fungus makes it to the province.
New B.C. awareness campaign sends tough message: alcohol causes cancer

New B.C. awareness campaign sends tough message: alcohol causes cancer

Using graphics of beer cans and wine bottles, the posters say that in 2020, alcohol contributed to 2,500 colorectal cancers and was linked to 1,700 breast-cancer cases.
'Crazy need' for B.C. foster volunteers to care for surrendered, rescued animals

'Crazy need' for B.C. foster volunteers to care for surrendered, rescued animals

Interested in taking care of a dog or cat for a period of time? There are lots of animals that need your help.
More Canadians hopping on the hockey bandwagon as playoffs progress: poll

More Canadians hopping on the hockey bandwagon as playoffs progress: poll

More than half of Canadians support the Toronto Maple Leafs and more than a quarter support the Edmonton Oilers