TIL the Arbutus tree is the only native broadleaf evergreen tree in Canada and is only grown in the south of BC (lemmy.ca)
Here are more nerdy details on the plant: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/…/arbutus
Golden Ears: missing teenage girl alive (vancouver.citynews.ca)
B.C. must urgently change forest strategies or face more wildfire disasters: report | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
In the rubble of Lytton, trauma and uncertainty linger for residents 2 years after catastrophic fire | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Teen missing in Metro Vancouver park found 'alive and well' after nearly 3-day search | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Dutch prosecutor recommends significant reduction in sentence for Amanda Todd extortionist | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
This Unknown Serial Killer Stalked Vancouver Women | The Tyee (thetyee.ca)
Cranbrook, B.C., considers no-camping bylaw to manage homeless encampments on public land | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Securities watchdog opens criminal investigation into mortgage broker who owes investors $226M | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
1 dead, emergency department closed after police shooting at Fraser Canyon Hospital | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Crews searching for missing teenager at Golden Ears Provincial Park | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
B.C. port union issues 72-hour strike notice affecting more than 7,000 workers | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Free air conditioners aren't a sustainable way to keep vulnerable residents cool, climate consultants say (www.cbc.ca)
Two climate consultants have mixed reactions to the B.C. government's announcement that it will provide $10 million to B.C. Hydro to fund 8,000 free air conditioners for vulnerable populations.
Hells Angels lose in B.C. Court of Appeal after attempt to stop sale of seized clubhouses | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
B.C. to provide up to 8,000 free air conditioners to low-income, vulnerable people (www.theglobeandmail.com)
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Unifor targets B.C. for Amazon union drive after labour law amendments | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Vancouver homeowners could see 9% property tax increase over next 5 years, budget outlook projects | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
City of Vancouver apologizes for kicking low-income seniors out of Chinatown mall during tai chi meetup | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
British Columbia is Canada's least affordable province, study finds (bc.ctvnews.ca)
British Columbia is the least affordable province in Canada, and Vancouver is the least affordable city, according to a new analysis.
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First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Labour board seals first collective agreement for telecom workers on strike since 2019 | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
A Crane Collapsed. Five People Died. After Two Years, No Answers | The Tyee (thetyee.ca)
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2 years after the B.C. heat dome, coroners service and activists demand government change | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
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