British Columbia Researchers say they have noticed anecdotally that providing biscuits to the marmots has increased breeding. They hope being able to weigh the marmots regularly will provide more concrete data. It’s part of research on the benefits of providing supplemental food to the endangered species Michelle Gomez · CBCContinue Reading
British Columbia Baltej Dhillon of B.C., Martine Hébert from Quebec and Saskatchewan’s Todd Lewis tapped to fill vacancies. Baltej Dhillon of B.C., Martine Hébert from Quebec and Saskatchewan’s Todd Lewis tapped to fill vacanciesCBC News · Posted: Feb 07, 2025 6:59 PM EST | Last Updated: February 7 Martine Hébert,Continue Reading
British Columbia A plan to have two all-electric, 150-passenger ferries run between downtown Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons by 2027 is one step closer after City of Vancouver officials announced motions to expedite land use at Harbour Green Dock. Greenline Marine Inc. has support of 3 levels of government toContinue Reading
British Columbia A Simon Fraser University research survey indicates that fast-tracking projects is no guarantee of success. Simon Fraser University research survey indicates fast-tracking of project no guarantee of success Marcy Nicholson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 06, 2025 8:49 PM EST | Last Updated: February 7 Teck’sContinue Reading
British Columbia Nell Smith, the B.C. teenager known for her collaboration with the Grammy Award-winning rock band The Flaming Lips, has had her first solo album announced, four months after she died in a car crash. Nell Smith, 17, died in a car crash in October. Her first solo albumContinue Reading
British Columbia Large, uncontrolled space junk reentering Earth’s atmosphere has the increasing potential to disrupt air travel, if affected airspace is closed as a precaution, according to a new study. Study finds uncontrolled rocket body reentries have a 26% chance of closing busy airspace each yearCBC News · Posted: FebContinue Reading
British Columbia An Opposition critic is calling for an inquiry into B.C.’s safer supply drug program after it emerged that the province is investigating the diversion of a “significant portion” of opioids prescribed by doctors and pharmacists. Conservative critic calls for inquiry into province’s safer supply drug programCBC News ·Continue Reading
British Columbia Unable to speak because of a brain disorder known as spasmodic dysphonia, Susan O’Sullivan signed up for a clinical trial, hoping to get her voice back. Susan O’Sullivan ‘does not regret’ signing up for the trial Santana Dreaver · CBC News · Posted: Feb 05, 2025 9:00 AMContinue Reading
British Columbia The B.C. Coroners Service says 2,253 people were killed by unregulated drugs in 2024, marking the lowest death toll from the drug-toxicity crisis in four years. B.C. Coroners Service says 2,253 people, or more than 6 per day, were killed by unregulated drugsCBC News · Posted: Feb 04, 2025 5:50Continue Reading
