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Hydromedusa jellyfish could see explosive growth in B.C.

Hydromedusa jellyfish could see explosive growth in B.C.

Under a shifting climate, explosive growth of the freshwater jellyfish could damage local ecosystems. Now, one B.C. scientist is calling on the public to help track it.
Police watchdog launches probe into officers from eight B.C. departments

Police watchdog launches probe into officers from eight B.C. departments

Officers from departments in Abbotsford, Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Saanich and Victoria, along with Metro Vancouver Transit Police, are being investigated, says the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner.
‘Disturbing on a couple of levels’; B.C. ministry withholds funding from family caring for Indigenous granddaughter

‘Disturbing on a couple of levels’; B.C. ministry withholds funding from family caring for Indigenous granddaughter

Content Warning: This story contains content and evidence around the ongoing mistreatment of Indigenous kin in “care,” by B.C.’s child “welfare” system. Please read with care, and prioritize your spirit and well-being.
Opinion: Beyond Amber Heard: When women speak up

Opinion: Beyond Amber Heard: When women speak up

"Ask yourself: Why should women be afraid of coming forward? Why are women receiving death threats? Why are women used as a punchline after disclosing a violent rape?"
Erasure of Indigenous languages ‘a scar’ on Canada, says maskēkow-ininiw language warrior

Erasure of Indigenous languages ‘a scar’ on Canada, says maskēkow-ininiw language warrior

Onowa McIvor is part of a group of language activists, practitioners and scholars, who are working to restore First Nation’s languages across Canada. 
You might confuse monkeypox symptoms with other viruses. Here's why

You might confuse monkeypox symptoms with other viruses. Here's why

"So that initial part of the monkeypox illness is identical to influenza, identical to COVID," says an expert.
Burnaby-based puppy society in 'urgent need' of raisers, sitters

Burnaby-based puppy society in 'urgent need' of raisers, sitters

Known as PADS, it's calling on 35 new volunteers to care and train young pups.
How community gardens — in parking lots — can help B.C.'s food security

How community gardens — in parking lots — can help B.C.'s food security

The unusual partnership between White Rock Volkswagen and community garden builders in Surrey could set an example for other communities across B.C. with overflowing waitlists for garden plots.
Massive tiny Vancouver: Local man makes hyper-detailed Vancouver models

Massive tiny Vancouver: Local man makes hyper-detailed Vancouver models

He's making a big deal out of little things.
Canada ranks 9th for migrating millionaires

Canada ranks 9th for migrating millionaires

Canada is seen as a favoured destination for millionaires on the move. Many of them are coming from countries in strife, according to a new report.
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