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B.C.'s 'steep increase' of debt results in credit downgrade

B.C.'s 'steep increase' of debt results in credit downgrade

S&P Global Ratings knocks B.C. government down a peg in its fiscal health credit rating, putting it on par with Alberta.
Vancouver firefighter deaths reach 34 from work-related cancer since 2017

Vancouver firefighter deaths reach 34 from work-related cancer since 2017

City council approves $2.8 million for chemical-free turnout gear to help reduce cancer risk.
What skill would the Canucks most want to steal from a teammate?

What skill would the Canucks most want to steal from a teammate?

Hughes' skating, Pettersson's vision, or Miller's shot? Which skill would the Canucks most want to incorporate into their own game?
They were in pre-production for 'The Elephant Man.' Then COVID hit

They were in pre-production for 'The Elephant Man.' Then COVID hit

Coquitlam-based Stage 43 remounts "The Elephant Man," a play postponed by the 2020 pandemic lockdowns, with actors from the Tri-Cities, New Westminster and Vancouver.
Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

UBC researcher finds heart patients who lived closer to green spaces had a 7% lower risk of mortality.
Firearms investigation in Delta leads to criminal charges

Firearms investigation in Delta leads to criminal charges

The CBSA opened the investigation in early April.
Metro Vancouver getting set to begin sewer project in New West park

Metro Vancouver getting set to begin sewer project in New West park

Sewer upgrade will impact access in parts of Glenbrook Ravine Park and could create noise for neighbours.
Low snowpack brings Metro Vancouver lawn watering restrictions May 1

Low snowpack brings Metro Vancouver lawn watering restrictions May 1

Brown lawns are encouraged in Metro Vancouver to save water in anticipation of low water reservoirs in 2024.
Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report

Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report

Pembina Institute report calls for billions of dollars in spending to help low-income Canadians escape energy poverty while making their homes more efficient. 
B.C. cannabis industry calls for government action

B.C. cannabis industry calls for government action

Industry urges government to implement Cannabis Act final report recommendations