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Redacted B.C. gas report sparks claims of misinformation

Redacted B.C. gas report sparks claims of misinformation

A government-industry report gauging the potential future role for renewable gas in B.C. was edited to remove sections stating electric heat pumps have an advantage over burning gas, documents show.
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FortisBC's plan to keep burning gas 'not equitable,' claims B.C. city

FortisBC's plan to keep burning gas 'not equitable,' claims B.C. city

City of Richmond staff has 'connected the dots' between an altered gas report and evidence that FortisBC is looking to subsidize its low-carbon gas plan with a $750-million subsidy paid for by existing customers.
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How air pollution and the housing crisis are connected

How air pollution and the housing crisis are connected

Air pollutants from wildfire smoke can be more dangerous than regular contaminants because wildfires can burn beyond forests into residential and commercial areas.
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'Be cognizant of the speed fires move' Wildfire in North Vancouver quickly doused

'Be cognizant of the speed fires move' Wildfire in North Vancouver quickly doused

For a period it was quite visible in the area.
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Keith Baldrey: Get ready for more labour disruption

Keith Baldrey: Get ready for more labour disruption

Economic uncertainty, failure of wages to keep up with cost of living drive wave of strikes in B.C. and across the country.
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Opinion: Inquiry must assess how Canada's fragmented COVID-19 response lost the public's trust

Opinion: Inquiry must assess how Canada's fragmented COVID-19 response lost the public's trust

Now is the time to learn from the COVID-19 response through an action-oriented independent inquiry focused on accountability. Reforms to data generation, access and use are essential.
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Monique Keiran: Test your knowledge in a natural history quiz for B.C. Day

Monique Keiran: Test your knowledge in a natural history quiz for B.C. Day

What official B.C. animal can mimic birds, squirrels, cats, dogs, chickens and mechanical objects?
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B.C.'s low-income renters thought they'd get free AC units, but some face hurdles

B.C.'s low-income renters thought they'd get free AC units, but some face hurdles

Involvement of landlords seen as an unnecessary barrier to obtaining air conditioning units.
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The week ahead in New West: What's up Aug. 7-13

The week ahead in New West: What's up Aug. 7-13

Got big plans for this week? Now you do.
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Opinion: The illusion and implications of 'just following the science' COVID-19 messaging

Opinion: The illusion and implications of 'just following the science' COVID-19 messaging

During the pandemic, it was common for politicians to explain their COVID-19 policies by saying they were 'just following the science.' Such claims can be misleading about both science and government.
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