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These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

Researchers at the University of British Columbia's newly opened Human-Animal Interaction Lab are looking for four-legged participants. The goal: Understand the mind of canines, including what makes them happy
Younger Canadians are starting businesses due to rising living costs, finds survey

Younger Canadians are starting businesses due to rising living costs, finds survey

More than ever, Canadian customers are craving local goods and services over larger businesses. So-called 'micro-entrepreneurs' are filling the void, a new survey has found
Homicide team called to Surrey after man found dying in running vehicle

Homicide team called to Surrey after man found dying in running vehicle

A man found passed out in his vehicle in Surrey has died of his injuries. Police say 'criminality is believed to be a factor' and have cordoned off the area as part of their investigation.
B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

If the Gas Wizard forecast proves accurate, it would represent a more than 7% price increase in less than 24 hours.
Affordable housing to be top Metro Vancouver election issue

Affordable housing to be top Metro Vancouver election issue

Density debate could lead to vote splitting in Lower Mainland municipalities
Opinion: Why women's studies programs in Canada are more important than ever

Opinion: Why women's studies programs in Canada are more important than ever

Women’s studies programs should continue to be supported to ensure the fight for women’s rights are not reversed or forgotten.
Opinion: Gutter to gut: How antimicrobial-resistant microbes journey from environment to humans

Opinion: Gutter to gut: How antimicrobial-resistant microbes journey from environment to humans

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat. Here’s how resistant genes sneak into human guts via wastewater, food and other routes.
Young Indigenous artist to present at UBC's upcoming Environment Festival

Young Indigenous artist to present at UBC's upcoming Environment Festival

Tsleil-Waututh Nation artist Gordie Dick will present a climate-conscious art workshop at the UBC-held event, designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UN Environment Programme.
UBC students face a food insecurity crisis. Here's what's being done about it

UBC students face a food insecurity crisis. Here's what's being done about it

UBC students are hungry and there isn't enough to go around.
Campfire ban to be lifted across B.C.’s coast

Campfire ban to be lifted across B.C.’s coast

A campfire ban in place since August 2022 will end Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time after rainfall and cooler temperatures lowered the risk of wildfire across much of B.C.'s coast