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B.C. adds 1,400 jobs in May amid wild swings in some sectors

B.C. adds 1,400 jobs in May amid wild swings in some sectors

Unemployment rate remains unchanged at five per cent.
New Westminster man suing over EV charger he says set house on fire

New Westminster man suing over EV charger he says set house on fire

Kai Sze Fong claims his Seventh Avenue home went up in flames in June 2021 because of an EV charging station installed by Surrey’s Electrum Charging Solutions in February 2021
Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

There is an alarming lack of disaster preparedness plans in Canada that consider the unique risks and needs of unhoused people during wildfires.
Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

People whose diet consists of wild plants are particularly affected by the changes in chemical composition that take place when plants are adapting to disturbances in their habitat.
2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

Officials say they're preparing for a challenging summer.
Metro Vancouver air quality advisory rescinded

Metro Vancouver air quality advisory rescinded

Two of out-of-control wildfires burning near Harrison Lake produced considerable smoke.
U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

Bees from the U.S. present a much lower risk than those from other countries where standards aren’t as high, says president of American Beekeeping Federation
'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

A global ranking of countries' climate targets show Canada's plans have a low chance of success.
Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

The draft policy states that the measures will not apply to such users because their content is mainly meant for the internet. 
Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

As temperature rises, association recommends that drivers check coolant levels, keep tires fully inflated and take other precautions.