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UBC biologist killed during research trip was a leading authority in his field

UBC biologist killed during research trip was a leading authority in his field

Denis Lynn died after being struck by a wave while collecting mussels in the Queen Charlotte Sound.
Surge in demand for paper, glass straws a boon for plastic alternatives firms

Surge in demand for paper, glass straws a boon for plastic alternatives firms

A glass straw is seen in a drink at Aimee Promislow and Fred Tischler’s home where they operate their glass straw company, Glass Sipper, in Vancouver, on Wednesday July 11, 2018.
This thoughtful B.C. teenager with leukaemia could use our help

This thoughtful B.C. teenager with leukaemia could use our help

GoFundeMe You wake up one morning, and your child is graduating high school. I can only imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a familiar reflection of myself, weathered and aged by raising a child to that point of life.
Remembering Megan Scraper: adventurer was gifted athlete, social media maven

Remembering Megan Scraper: adventurer was gifted athlete, social media maven

Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper inspired people all over the world on social media.
B.C.'s first cannabis store will be in Kamloops

B.C.'s first cannabis store will be in Kamloops

Cannabis plant/Shutterstock Kamloops will be the first location in B.C. to operate a government-run cannabis store, the province announced on Wednesday. The B.C.
So here's a video of some kids hand-feeding bears out of their home on the North Shore

So here's a video of some kids hand-feeding bears out of their home on the North Shore

Global has dug up a ridiculous video showing children on the North Shore feeding a blear bear and its cub out of their home. Crackers, french fries ... you know, bear food.
Package delivery firms get ready to fill gap as Greyhound leaves Western Canada

Package delivery firms get ready to fill gap as Greyhound leaves Western Canada

Package delivery firms say they are prepared to fill the gap when Greyhound Canada closes most of its Western Canada operations this October. A worker removes luggage from a Greyhound bus upon arrival in Vancouver on Monday, July 9, 2018.
PoCo CIty Hall fires 7 employees for alleged theft scheme that lasted 10 years

PoCo CIty Hall fires 7 employees for alleged theft scheme that lasted 10 years

Port Coquitlam city hall fired seven employees this and last week for theft allegations.
CN freight train hauling pulp derails beside lake near Pemberton

CN freight train hauling pulp derails beside lake near Pemberton

Photo @owenlaukkanen on Twitter A derailment involving a Canadian National Railway freight has toppled one car into a lake and left a second partially in the water near Pemberton, British Colombia.
Shaun White will be skateboarding at a free event in Vancouver this weekend

Shaun White will be skateboarding at a free event in Vancouver this weekend

Shaun White. Photo Shutterstock The Vans Park Series is returning to Hastings Park this weekend! The all-ages event happens July 13th and 14th and will be interesting for even the most casual fans of skateboarding (and also superfans).