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New citizen science project helps kids save the bees

New citizen science project helps kids save the bees

Bumblebees – Photo Erin Udal NatureKids BC has launched a citizen science project encouraging schools, families and nature clubs across the province to collect data on local pollinators.
My name is Lucas, and I'm Autistic

My name is Lucas, and I'm Autistic

I’m Autistic. I’m unique. I’m me. My name is Lucas Gates, I’m 25 years old and I live in Vancouver. Growing up with autism wasn’t easy, let’s put it that way.
Oilsands development changes entire forest community: study

Oilsands development changes entire forest community: study

A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest after being released near Creede, Colo., April 19, 2005. New reseach suggests that even underground oilsands mines have profound effects on the forest community above it.
Elderly man dies after being hit by a car in Vancouver

Elderly man dies after being hit by a car in Vancouver

Police line/Shutterstock An 82-year-old man was hit by a car while crossing the street at a crosswalk at Victoria Drive and Kingsway Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called to the scene and rushed the man to hospital.
So Elon Musk is apparently dating Vancouver artist Grimes

So Elon Musk is apparently dating Vancouver artist Grimes

Grimes and Elon Musk. Photos Shutterstock Yesterday Harrison Mooney from the Vancouver Sun wrote an article about how Vancouver-born musician Grimes is apparently now dating Elon Musk.
Neil Patrick Harris salutes Canada with national anthem atop B.C. mountain

Neil Patrick Harris salutes Canada with national anthem atop B.C. mountain

Neil Patrick Harris is bidding farewell to Canada in song. The U.S. stage and screen star can be seen atop a British Columbia mountain singing a portion of "O Canada" in a video posted to Instagram. Hiking in B.C.
Police on Gabriola Island investigate discovery of human foot on beach

Police on Gabriola Island investigate discovery of human foot on beach

Gabriola Island. Photo Shutterstock Police on Gabriola Island, off the east coast of Vancouver Island, are investigating the discovery of a human foot.
Data highlights affordability issues in Metro Vancouver rental market

Data highlights affordability issues in Metro Vancouver rental market

Photo Shutterstock In B.C. 43 per cent of households spend over 30 per cent of their income on rent and 21 spend over half of their income on rent, according to data from the 2018 Canadian Rental Housing Index.
Granville station escalator replacement project starts May 26

Granville station escalator replacement project starts May 26

Photo TransLink The Seymour Street entrance to Granville Station will be closed for up to two years starting May 26 as TransLink works on replacing six ageing escalators.
B.C. introduces $5 million to playground fund, removes parent fundraising need

B.C. introduces $5 million to playground fund, removes parent fundraising need

Premier John Horgan speaks during an announcement at Quadra Elementary School in Victoria on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The B.C. government says it will invest $5 million to build and renovate playgrounds at schools.