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'Hard pill to swallow': $2 billion in climate change damage the 'new normal'

'Hard pill to swallow': $2 billion in climate change damage the 'new normal'

Severe weather led to $2.1 billion in insured damages in 2021, making it the sixth costliest year in Canada’s history, says the Insurance Bureau of Canada. But that number leaves out government spending and many, who have fallen through the cracks.
14 B.C. employers ranked among best for young Canadians

14 B.C. employers ranked among best for young Canadians

Generation Z is not settling. They want accountability, sustainability, strong mentorship and work-life balance
B.C. premier concludes radiation treatments and continues to work from home

B.C. premier concludes radiation treatments and continues to work from home

He has been through 35 radiation sessions for throat cancer, says he's feeling better every day
B.C. orders all school staff to report vaccination status

B.C. orders all school staff to report vaccination status

Failure to comply with the order would be considered an offence under B.C.'s Public Health Act
Nearly half of British Columbians say they're $200 away from insolvency: poll

Nearly half of British Columbians say they're $200 away from insolvency: poll

Nearly half of British Columbians say they're not confident they can cover expenses over the next year, says a new poll. Despite rising financial anxiety, the number of B.C. respondents lured by retail sales nearly doubled compared to the previous year
More than a third of Canadians report burnout

More than a third of Canadians report burnout

Nurses are especially burned out, according to new research
Protesters plan to block major highway exits in Vancouver starting Monday

Protesters plan to block major highway exits in Vancouver starting Monday

It's part of an ongoing plan to disrupt traffic across B.C. until the government stops old-growth logging
Gyms and fitness facilities across B.C. wait to see if they'll reopen Jan. 18

Gyms and fitness facilities across B.C. wait to see if they'll reopen Jan. 18

B.C. Ministry of Health states, fitness activities generate these aerosols and can lead to rapid transmission
Ex-Canucks forward Boucher found guilty of sexual assault of minor

Ex-Canucks forward Boucher found guilty of sexual assault of minor

In 2011, the then 17-year-old hockey player assaulted a 12-year-old girl.
B.C. says medical confirmation no longer required to change gender on ID cards

B.C. says medical confirmation no longer required to change gender on ID cards

The change allows two-spirit, transgender and gender-diverse British Columbians to self-declare their gender identity on ID documents