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Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Seven environmental groups are calling on the Canadian government to define 'forest degradation' using the best available science.
B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

After Christina James and Matt Rowland had each of their two children, their Vancouver strata council began fining them for increasing the number of people in their unit.
Handsworth senior girls win cross-country running provincial title

Handsworth senior girls win cross-country running provincial title

A burst appendix from a top runner did nothing to slow down the Royals on their way to claiming the B.C. championship banner
Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

He does know a thing or two about gin.
Volunteer implores Metro Vancouver businesses to register with food recovery app

Volunteer implores Metro Vancouver businesses to register with food recovery app

Vancouver Food Runners is expanding its operations to the North Shore, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and Delta, calling for more volunteers and businesses to sign on
Michelin-recognized restaurant among six new tenants coming to Lonsdale Quay

Michelin-recognized restaurant among six new tenants coming to Lonsdale Quay

The Italian chef behind the award-winning restaurant has deep North Shore connections
B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she's a hopeful person, but she is leaving her office frustrated and disappointed. Angry, even, with drug overdose deaths expected to hit record levels this year. The B.C.
UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Israel has been singled out by Canada's decision to back a UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's ambassador in Ottawa said Wednesday, as several Liberal MPs publicly lamented the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.
B.C. man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket he received for birthday

B.C. man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket he received for birthday

The Kelowna, B.C., man plans to use some of his winnings toward a down payment for a new home.
Squamish Nation hand delivers hundreds of Christmas hampers

Squamish Nation hand delivers hundreds of Christmas hampers

Holiday spirit was in abundance this week as the Nation packed and hand delivered Christmas dinner packages to the community