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B.C. municipalities' convention takes aim at housing, health, climate

B.C. municipalities' convention takes aim at housing, health, climate

This year's UBCM conference in Whistler plans to cover major themes, include housing, safety, mental health and addictions, and climate change.
Special air quality alert remains for Vancouver as smoky skies dim sun

Special air quality alert remains for Vancouver as smoky skies dim sun

The smell outside is a hint as to what's causing the air issues.
'Feels like a dead zone': Vancouver residents campaign for working water fountains

'Feels like a dead zone': Vancouver residents campaign for working water fountains

The group held a rally on Sept. 9 to bring awareness to their campaign.
This is the reason crows are looking ruffled and patchy lately

This is the reason crows are looking ruffled and patchy lately

It's completely normal according to the BC SPCA.
Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver through weekend due to smoke

Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver through weekend due to smoke

"Today and tomorrow, additional smoke is expected to arrive from the south," the advisory warns.
'Unhealthy' air quality index for some parts of Metro Vancouver due to smoke

'Unhealthy' air quality index for some parts of Metro Vancouver due to smoke

Live maps show air quality ranging between "moderate" and "very high."
Smoke, haze cover up last sunny day before week of rain and clouds

Smoke, haze cover up last sunny day before week of rain and clouds

Clouds and chance of rain roll into next week starting Sunday.
Smoky skies after rubble pile catches fire early morning in Vancouver

Smoky skies after rubble pile catches fire early morning in Vancouver

The blaze is still ongoing.
This Ontario father had to relocate his family to B.C. for Lyme disease treatment

This Ontario father had to relocate his family to B.C. for Lyme disease treatment

After getting a false negative in Ontario, Louis Themeles took a U.S. test. It showed he had chronic Lyme disease.
Metro Vancouver real estate market to stabilize in coming months, says economist

Metro Vancouver real estate market to stabilize in coming months, says economist

The Metro Vancouver housing market is in a healthier position for first-time homebuyers or someone looking to get into the real estate market, says one expert.
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