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Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

A new study finds 2023 fire conditions may have been made worse by a lack of sea ice and warm oceans on the other side of the planet.
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Adoptable pet of the week: Babka the sweet black cat

Adoptable pet of the week: Babka the sweet black cat

Adoptable pet of the week features animals at BC SPCA West Vancouver that are in need of a forever home
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'It's going to be a long-duration wind event': Bomb cyclone could impact Metro Vancouver for 24 hours

'It's going to be a long-duration wind event': Bomb cyclone could impact Metro Vancouver for 24 hours

"We're looking at something that's going to be 18 to 24 hours in duration of the strongest winds"
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Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Study warns governments around the world are taking credit for carbon removed by nature. The result: even if climate targets are met, they won't halt global warming.
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New Ministry of Infrastructure will deliver capital projects faster, says North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA

New Ministry of Infrastructure will deliver capital projects faster, says North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA

Building schools, hospitals and other infrastructure is a 'top priority' for Premier Eby's government, according to Minster of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma
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Rob Shaw: Eby plays best hand with limited deck for new cabinet

Rob Shaw: Eby plays best hand with limited deck for new cabinet

Premier takes mostly pragmatic approach crafting latest ministerial team
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Mario Canseco: Canadians and Americans drifting further apart on climate change

Mario Canseco: Canadians and Americans drifting further apart on climate change

Diverging perceptions on climate policy could complicate cross-border collaboration on environmental issues
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Canadian supergroup to rock Kay Meek's 20th anniversary gala

Canadian supergroup to rock Kay Meek's 20th anniversary gala

Trans-Canada Highwaymen feature North Vancouver’s Craig Northey of Odds, Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies, along with members of Sloan and The Pursuit of Happiness
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Squamish Nation designers showcase empowering collections at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

Squamish Nation designers showcase empowering collections at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

The four-day event features four Squamish Nation designers showing both traditional and contemporary work celebrating resilience
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'Weather can change so quickly': Drivers checked for winter tires on Sea to Sky Highway

'Weather can change so quickly': Drivers checked for winter tires on Sea to Sky Highway

BC Highway Patrol officers highlight the importance of winter tires with a roadside check and advice for safe mountain driving. Fines and turnarounds for unprepared drivers.
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