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Canadian women do 50% more unpaid housework than men, finds StatsCan

Canadian women do 50% more unpaid housework than men, finds StatsCan

According to Statistics Canada, unpaid housework in 2019 was worth over $860 billion in Canada, with women doing an average of 15 hours per week compared to 10 hours for men.
Video/Photos: Dogs rescued from ‘dire situations’ arrive at YVR on Wednesday night

Video/Photos: Dogs rescued from ‘dire situations’ arrive at YVR on Wednesday night

U.S.-based non-profit saves dogs from the dog meat trade, puppy mills and the streets. 
B.C. scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells, offer infertile couples hope

B.C. scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells, offer infertile couples hope

“We are really excited about this,” says the lead researcher.
International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

International students: it’s often their survival that’s on the line

The road to gaining permanent residence is not an easy one for international students, though it's often depicted as such by unscrupulous immigration consultants
Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Systemic racism in Canada’s health-care system persists

Discrimination in Canada’s health-care system is not a new conversation
Three charged in Vancouver illegal gaming house bust

Three charged in Vancouver illegal gaming house bust

Two of the men charged for allegedly setting up and operating an illegal gaming establishment are from Burnaby. The other is from Vancouver.
These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

As B.C. vacancy rates rise and fall, some struggle to find a home.
New BC Parks camping website ready for influx of bookings

New BC Parks camping website ready for influx of bookings

A new camping booking site will be live on March 21 and you can make your profile right now.
To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

British Columbians lead Canada in cremation rates. But as the world looks to decarbonize, advocates are questioning whether crematorium emissions are hurting the living. Could human composting and water cremation help?
Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

A Metro Vancouver man was surprised to learn that his mother was shipped from B.C. to Blaine, Washington, to get cremated. Glacier Media has learned the practice has been going on for years as the company looks to offer 'faster, cheaper' service in a competitive industry.