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UBC research blames bigger floods on clear-cutting, calls for more selective logging

UBC research blames bigger floods on clear-cutting, calls for more selective logging

VANCOUVER — Reducing clear-cut logging and paying more attention to where trees are removed will help reduce the flood risk in British Columbia, a researcher says. A paper published by a team, including University of British Columbia Prof.
Campbell River father was recounting how he was stabbed just before he was stabbed again, family says

Campbell River father was recounting how he was stabbed just before he was stabbed again, family says

He suffered multiple wounds to his neck, family says; suspect has been arrested.
Campbell River father stabbed a second time, shortly after release from hospital

Campbell River father stabbed a second time, shortly after release from hospital

Colin Dube-Wheat had been released from hospital days earlier after open-heart surgery that was required because of a previous attack.
Foam football fills hole after Lasqueti ferry's hard landing

Foam football fills hole after Lasqueti ferry's hard landing

The blue toy was a stopgap measure after a hard landing at French Creek north of Parksville Saturday afternoon left the vessel with a small hole in its side.
Multi-vehicle crash on busy Vancouver route kills one, injures seven

Multi-vehicle crash on busy Vancouver route kills one, injures seven

VANCOUVER — A 26-year-old Uber driver has been killed in an early morning collision in Vancouver involving three vehicles.
Questions remain around Royal City Twitter scandal

Questions remain around Royal City Twitter scandal

The incident highlights broader concerns about communication, transparency and ethics in the online age
Youngster dies after tree falls at provincial campsite in B.C.'s Okanagan region

Youngster dies after tree falls at provincial campsite in B.C.'s Okanagan region

A child has been killed in British Columbia while visiting a provincial park in the Okanagan, south of Peachland. A statement from BC Parks says the child was at a campground at Okanagan Lake Provincial Park on Saturday.
'Carter didn't have to die': Family speaks out about death of Metchosin boy

'Carter didn't have to die': Family speaks out about death of Metchosin boy

Carter Bonsdorf, 9, died after his bowel obstruction wasn’t properly treated at Cowichan District Hospital
Lochside pig euthanized by owners

Lochside pig euthanized by owners

“We would like to thank the many people who showed us great personal interest in our last remaining sow.”
Evacuation order upgraded from alert for parts of southern BC due to nearby wildfire

Evacuation order upgraded from alert for parts of southern BC due to nearby wildfire

OSOYOOS, B.C. — An evacuation order has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Town of Osoyoos in southern British Columbia, upgrading an earlier alert issued due to a nearby wildfire.
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