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B.C. government puts 18-month ban on rodenticides to help protect wildlife

B.C. government puts 18-month ban on rodenticides to help protect wildlife

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has temporarily banned the sale of rodenticides to protect owls and other wildlife from poisoning.
Australia, New Zealand, U.S. firefighters unable to help B.C.

Australia, New Zealand, U.S. firefighters unable to help B.C.

Out-of-province firefighters are battling their own fires or dealing with COVID, says Premier John Horgan.
Daughter raises funds for homeless man pepper-sprayed, run over in Nanaimo

Daughter raises funds for homeless man pepper-sprayed, run over in Nanaimo

The online fundraiser has surpassed the initial goal of $2,500.
J-Pod southern resident killer whales not seen in Salish Sea for 100 days: researchers

J-Pod southern resident killer whales not seen in Salish Sea for 100 days: researchers

Researchers hope the whales are finding food elsewhere.
Fatal shooting raises questions about use of police service dogs

Fatal shooting raises questions about use of police service dogs

The mother of an Indigenous man killed by police is calling for a public inquest into her son's case.
Premier tours forest fire fighting operations

Premier tours forest fire fighting operations

John Horgan warns fire season could last weeks or months
Judge affirms media rights to cover forest blockades injunction coverage

Judge affirms media rights to cover forest blockades injunction coverage

RCMP told to respect media role in public information gathering
How will a state of emergency help B.C. fight wildfires?

How will a state of emergency help B.C. fight wildfires?

With nearly 300 fires burning across the province and a windstorm approaching, British Columbia has declared a state of emergency.
Island First Nations prepare to search for unmarked graves

Island First Nations prepare to search for unmarked graves

Five residential schools operated on or just off the coast of the Island, along with a hospital in Nanaimo.
New West infringed on church's Charter freedom by cancelling booking: judge

New West infringed on church's Charter freedom by cancelling booking: judge

Cancelling Anvil Centre booking for Christian youth conference about 'sexuality and identity issues' was an unreasonable infringement of Grace Chapel's freedom of expression, according to BC Supreme Court ruling