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Woman set on fire in ‘shocking attack’ in Downtown Eastside: police

Woman set on fire in ‘shocking attack’ in Downtown Eastside: police

In a separate incident a man's shelter was set on fire while he was sleeping inside.
New study shows effects from spousal death during COVID-19

New study shows effects from spousal death during COVID-19

Those who lost a spouse during the COVID-19 pandemic are at a greater risk of loneliness or depression in comparison to widows and widowers pre-pandemic.
'Living in the barns': What it takes to run an egg farm in B.C.'s extreme heat

'Living in the barns': What it takes to run an egg farm in B.C.'s extreme heat

This week, farmers are better equipped for the heat thanks to lessons they learned during last year's heat dome. But what does it cost to keep livestock healthy, and how much extra work is it to run a climate resilient farm?
'Murder hornet' gets less-ominous common name

'Murder hornet' gets less-ominous common name

Entomological Society of America president Jessica Ware said the new name is scientifically accurate, easy to understand, and avoids evoking fear or discrimination.
Dogs better off in a cool spot at home than in a car: SPCA

Dogs better off in a cool spot at home than in a car: SPCA

People who discover pets in hot cars should not break vehicle windows to rescue the pet “because they will find themselves on the wrong side the law," says the BC SPCA.
'We simply don't know how many internationally educated health-care professionals are in the country'

'We simply don't know how many internationally educated health-care professionals are in the country'

Without a national system to collect and share data about immigrant healthcare workers, the true scope of the problem cannot be known.
B.C. teacher suspended for student hugs and kisses

B.C. teacher suspended for student hugs and kisses

Sheldon Lyle Nickel told students he loved them, gave them hugs and kisses, and communicated with them while drunk.
Struggling with long COVID, Brandon Sutter is taking ivermectin

Struggling with long COVID, Brandon Sutter is taking ivermectin

There is no scientific evidence that ivermectin helps treat or prevent COVID-19, let alone long COVID symptoms.
Province to review emergency alerts after deadly Langley shooting spree

Province to review emergency alerts after deadly Langley shooting spree

The province will review the alerts sent out Monday.
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for ground-level ozone

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for ground-level ozone

According to the Air Quality Health Index, eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley show an AQHI index value of moderate risk.
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