It’s not all doom and gloom out there in the local media. 2,500 tonnes of our garbage we "exported" to the Philippines might be coming back to haunt us but even we can’t accuse the mainstream outlets in Vancouver of only focusing on the negative. Here’s a roundup of 11 of the more awesome stories that were published by the big dogs in the past couple days.
Photo: CBC Vancouver
Rent-a-chicken business taking flight in Kamloops - CBC Vancouver
Carbon Engineering unveils groundbreaking carbon capture project - CBC Vancouver
UBC researchers use malaria protein to help fight cancer - Global BC
Mountain Equipment Co-op planning huge flagship store in Olympic Village - Vancouver Sun
Poking Fun, Not Fear - How campaigns use humour to cut through the apathy - CTV Vancouver
Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World, a documentary of the place and the people who live there - Globe and Mail BC
Wendy Taso, B.C. Artist, Wipes Makeup Off Dolls To Create Real-Life Heroines - Huffington Post BC
Community-owned horse at Hastings Racecourse increases winnings to $116,250 - The Province
Spawning season: Sockeye salmon flock to B.C. creek - CTV Vancouver