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Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

In the past, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency was responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. But the federal press release, from yesterday, suggests that the environment department will become more involved in pesticide oversight.
Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

HALIFAX — Underwater noises described as “banging” have been heard in an area of the Atlantic where a submersible disappeared three days ago near the wreck of the Titanic, search officials confirmed Wednesday. However, U.S. Coast Guard Capt.
North Vancouver RCMP arrest 3 suspects stealing catalytic converters

North Vancouver RCMP arrest 3 suspects stealing catalytic converters

Thefts of the devices have spiked since the pandemic hit, police say
Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised a flag on Parliament Hill Wednesday morning to honour Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools.
North Shore News welcomes Andy Prest as new editor

North Shore News welcomes Andy Prest as new editor

The award-winning journalist and columnist has served as sports editor, assistant editor and, most recently, acting editor for the North Shore News
Understanding B.C.'s regulations for vehicle bike racks

Understanding B.C.'s regulations for vehicle bike racks

Learn about legal requirements, potential fines and simple solutions to stay compliant.
Campfires allowed in most of the Sea to Sky as of noon today

Campfires allowed in most of the Sea to Sky as of noon today

The ban was put in place on June 8 by the Coastal Fire Centre.
Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

While recent rain might help the short-term wildfire outlook, a Kamloops-based wildfire expert says it may not have much of an impact in the longer term. Mike Flannigan, a Thompson Rivers University wildfire expert and B.C.
Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

The industry association is warning that issues concerning costs, delays and labour are frustrating the ability to build more supply
Kirk LaPointe: West Van lags in recognizing Indigenous truths

Kirk LaPointe: West Van lags in recognizing Indigenous truths

Elimination of verbal land acknowledgment indicative of attitudes to Indigenous reconciliation