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Canadian researchers help discover 'mysterious' neutron star 3,000 light years away

Canadian researchers help discover 'mysterious' neutron star 3,000 light years away

Astronomers have found a new "black widow binary" in the Milky Way. Just like the spider eats its mate, the neutron star slowly consumes its companion star.
BC Hydro wants to stop crazy Buntzen Lake traffic problems with pre-visit parking registration

BC Hydro wants to stop crazy Buntzen Lake traffic problems with pre-visit parking registration

Online parking registration will soon be required to picnic, hike or swim at Buntzen Lake this summer with a new online registration program that will run from June 27 to Sept. 5.
New baby heralds return of humpbacks to Salish Sea

New baby heralds return of humpbacks to Salish Sea

A whale known as Big Mama was spotted Monday with her calf in Boundary Pass after crossing the Pacific from winter breeding grounds in Hawaii.
93% of B.C. MLAs own a home, nearly half have a second property

93% of B.C. MLAs own a home, nearly half have a second property

If B.C. lawmakers have so much skin in the game, may this impact their will to implement effective housing policies? "It's a totally valid question to ask," says a political science professor.
B.C. Ferries offering free rides to Ukrainians displaced by war

B.C. Ferries offering free rides to Ukrainians displaced by war

Translators and host volunteers are also eligible.
Opinion: Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

Opinion: Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

To prevent a shortage of health workers, public expressions of appreciation needs to be backed by policies that provide dignity, decent working conditions, accountability and appropriate remuneration.
DFO expands protection measures for southern resident killer whales

DFO expands protection measures for southern resident killer whales

Days after the Canadian government expanded protection measures for southern resident killer whales, unverified reports of a new baby orca swept social media. What does it all mean for the endangered species?
Did someone just spot a new baby southern resident killer whale?

Did someone just spot a new baby southern resident killer whale?

The potential sighting occurred off the Oregon coast among K Pod — the smallest group of southern resident killer whales that lost its oldest member to illness in 2021.
Most Canadians are happy with their environment, says StatsCan

Most Canadians are happy with their environment, says StatsCan

Two-thirds of Canadians are highly satisfied with their local natural environment, found Statistics Canada. But that number rises among older generations and those living in the countryside.
YVR first Canadian airport to have copper surfaces installed

YVR first Canadian airport to have copper surfaces installed

More than 1,000 YVR baggage carts and water fountain buttons are copper now.