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Unprepared ship, bad communication were factors in B.C. ship crash, says TSB

Unprepared ship, bad communication were factors in B.C. ship crash, says TSB

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says poor communication and unprepared equipment played key roles in a crash involving two bulk cargo ships in the middle of Vancouver's harbour.
Young marine biologists invited to explore ocean waters along Port Moody's Burrard Inlet

Young marine biologists invited to explore ocean waters along Port Moody's Burrard Inlet

Experts with the Salish Sea Research and Education Society are set to provide hands-on experience for elementary students interested in their local waters.
‘Incompetent’ nurse serving gay community stripped of licence, ordered to pay $24,268

‘Incompetent’ nurse serving gay community stripped of licence, ordered to pay $24,268

Nurse put “vulnerable patients at risk for harm, both physically and psychologically”
B.C. premier says province ready to reopen border to U.S. and international travel

B.C. premier says province ready to reopen border to U.S. and international travel

VICTORIA — Reopening the border to non-essential travellers from the United States in August would be a "massive undertaking" for British Columbia but one it is ready for, says the premier.
Majority of Canada's oil and gas workers support move to net-zero economy: poll

Majority of Canada's oil and gas workers support move to net-zero economy: poll

The poll found most fossil fuel workers are open to retraining, especially when scholarships were offered. It also revealed some key insecurities among workers not interested in making the switch to a green economy.
Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb past 800

Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb past 800

BC Coroners Service is now reporting 610 more sudden deaths across British Columbia during the heat wave when compared to the five-year average over the same seven-day period
extended forecasts from saturday night 17 july to thursday 22 july for coastal british columbia issued by environment canada

extended forecasts from saturday night 17 july to thursday 22 july for coastal british columbia issued by environment canada

extended forecasts from saturday night 17 july to thursday 22 july for coastal british columbia issued by environment canada at 11:00 a.m. pdt friday 16 july 2021. the next scheduled forecast will be issued at 4:00 p.m. pdt.
Pandemic accelerates exodus from city to suburbia

Pandemic accelerates exodus from city to suburbia

With newfound work flexibility, urbanites in British Columbia appear to be headed for greener pastures
Heli-skiing pioneer Mike Wiegele dies

Heli-skiing pioneer Mike Wiegele dies

The fearless entrepreneur founded a helicopter-skiing business in the 1970s.
RCMP to investigate racist tirade at B.C. vaccination clinic

RCMP to investigate racist tirade at B.C. vaccination clinic

Kelowna RCMP investigating racist tirade hurled at security guard by anti-vaccine protester