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Homestead Becomes Protected Land: BC Parks Foundation buys Lonesome Lake site; swan refuge joins Tweedsmuir

In 1912, Ralph Edwards began establishing a remote homestead at Lonesome Lake in British Columbia. His family's committed efforts were pivotal in saving the trumpeter swan from the brink of extinction, as they actively fed and nurtured the birds. Following Edwards' death, the land was acquired by the BC Parks…

The Times of India · Sep 10

'Sorry': British Columbia puts up new border signs amid US-Canada tariff war; 'Never the 51st state'

British Columbia has put up a pointed message for Americans arriving from the US: “Welcome to British Columbia, Canada. Strong, proud, and will NEVER be the 51st state. Sorry!” The message, displayed on new signs at British Columbia's border crossings, is a direct response to US President Donald Trump's repeated…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Ammy Virk shooting in Canada: Shots fired on convoy, seven bullets fired at singer's Rolls Royce Cullinan

Ammy Virk shot at in Canada: Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk’s concert convoy was reportedly involved in a shooting in Abbotsford, British Columbia, after his September 5 performance at Rogers Forum. Police said a vehicle was fired upon by occupants of a dark-coloured SUV and no one was injured.…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Peekaboo island: the floating forest confounding nature watchers in western Canada

A 150-metre-long island appeared from nowhere on Williston Lake, British Columbia; vanished, then reappeared 20 miles away

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Clear-cut logging is making floods worse. But it’s not just about how many trees are cut

The 2021 floods in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley caused upwards of $14 billion in damages. Since then, communities have brought lawsuits against logging companies and the provincial government, blaming them for logging practices that made flooding worse.

The Conversation · Sep 1

In 1997, HMCS Saskatchewan was sunk off Nanaimo; 448 days later divers recorded 46 taxa, including 9 molluscs and 7 echinoderms

In British Columbia, artificial reefs are transforming the marine landscape, demonstrating swift colonization by diverse marine species within just a few years. By creating stable surfaces from sunken vessels, these reefs foster thriving ecosystems. Research highlights notable variations in species diversity when juxtaposed with natural reefs. While artificial reefs expand…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

In 2020, four engineers started Moment Energy in a British Columbia garage; 6 years later, their new plant is repurposing retired EV batteries for data centres and hospitals

Moment Energy has launched its most extensive second-life battery manufacturing plant, transforming used electric vehicle batteries into essential energy storage systems. This innovative facility aims to deliver backup power for various crucial facilities across North America. The company has successfully obtained considerable funding and safety certifications, while also planning to…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Last known location-Hotel Kailash: NRI couple from Canada Dhaval Shah, Megha missing in Nepal

Family members of Dhaval Shah and Megha Shah circulated a missing poster in and around British Columbia, hoping to get some information about the duo who went on a tour in the Timure region which is believed to be completely wiped out in the devastating flood. Dhaval's cousin Nikita Shah…

The Times of India · Aug 28

We discovered rare dinosaur tracks from the Coniacian age near Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

Imagine the Western Plains of North America, from Texas to Alaska, submerged under a broad, shallow seaway. To the west lay the ancestral Rocky Mountains. To the east were low-lying plains traversed by large, sluggish rivers.

The Conversation · Aug 26

In 1997, Simon Fraser University used 10,000-year-old pollen to reconstruct British Columbia's warmer past. 29 years later, his evidence still warns forests could lose alpine meadows as trees climb 100 metres higher

Ancient pollen data reveals past climate shifts and their forest impacts. Warmer periods brought more Douglas fir and alder after fires. Future warming may eliminate alpine meadows as trees ascend mountains. Drought-resistant Douglas fir will likely replace cedar and hemlock species. Many small lakes and wetlands could dry up, threatening…

The Economic Times · Aug 25