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B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

Staff shortages are already growing across fire, police and ambulance services. Now, a leading infectious disease modeller warns of a 'danger zone' where emergency personnel shortfalls collide with peak hospitalizations.
Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Some private lenders are offering loans for mortgages backed by Bitcoin
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
'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'Keeping as much as possible open' is the focus right now, says B.C.'s top doc
'I was kind of freaking out': Vancouver snowboarder survives avalanche (VIDEO)

'I was kind of freaking out': Vancouver snowboarder survives avalanche (VIDEO)

It took over six hours to extract him 🏂⛑️
Pandemic-induced supply chain shifts give Squamish Terminals a boost

Pandemic-induced supply chain shifts give Squamish Terminals a boost

Reluctant to rely on now-pricier container ship operations, businesses are looking to breakbulk as an alternative.
Record numbers of orcas, humpbacks spotted in Salish Sea in 2021

Record numbers of orcas, humpbacks spotted in Salish Sea in 2021

It was a record year for orca and humpback whale sightings — and their newborns — in the Salish Sea in 2021.
Alaskan fishers intercepting B.C. salmon at 'jarring' rate

Alaskan fishers intercepting B.C. salmon at 'jarring' rate

A new report says the majority of 800,000 sockeye salmon caught in southern Alaska in 2021 were headed to B.C. rivers. The preliminary data comes as Pacific salmon face major declines and B.C. fishers are severely restricted from fishing in their own waters.
Squamish locals ski the Stawamus Chief

Squamish locals ski the Stawamus Chief

Adventurers make a rare descent of the North Gully thanks to their wicked skills — and perhaps climate change.
Howlin' time: Massive full 'wolf moon' set to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

Howlin' time: Massive full 'wolf moon' set to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

Are you ready to howl? 🐺 🌝