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How anti-vaccine sentiment helped raise funds and saved the lives of some B.C. ostriches

More than 300 ostriches have been threatened with destruction in eastern British Columbia after avian flu was detected in the flock. The birds’ owners have argued this is a case of “unjust governmental overreach.”

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The evidence is clear: National pharmacare for contraception can’t wait

Why should women in British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon have access to free contraception while the rest of Canadians do not? Our new research, published in the British Medical Journal and JAMA Pediatrics, underscores the urgent need for universal prescription contraception coverage nationwide. Spoiler alert: cost…

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Lithium Corp Rockets 290% After Rare Earth Discovery—Could It Be Trump's Next Mineral Gambit?

Lithium Corp (OTCPK: LTUM), a micro-cap explorer worth just $5 million, just made the kind of discovery that turns heads in Washington. The company announced enriched deposits of neodymium, dysprosium, and other rare earth elements at its fluorspar project in British Columbia — sending shares up a staggering 290% in…

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Brickbat: Head in the Sand

Katie Pasitney and her mother, owners of the Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia, were arrested for defying a Canadian… The post Brickbat: Head in the Sand appeared first on Reason.com.

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Is Online Baccarat Legal in Canada? What You Need to Know Before Playing

Online baccarat holds a strong reputation as one of the most elegant casino games, both on the floor and behind the screen. In Canada, players who want to join a baccarat table from home face a unique legal setup.

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Damon Motorcycles Is Getting Sued Over Back Rental Payment by a Major SEO Firm

Damon Motors, Inc. is currently being sued in a Canadian Supreme Court by SEO giant Moz, but the reasons why have nothing to do with the Internet and everything to do with a rental agreement.

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People with schizophrenia were hit hard by B.C.’s deadly 2021 heat dome

In June 2021, British Columbia experienced an extreme climate event. A heat dome trapped hot air over the province, pushing temperatures to record highs for several days, killing more than 600 people.

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Working with local communities is a vital part of wildfire response

As a young supervisor of a wildfire crew, I (James Whitehead) had no idea what to do. My crew had arrived at a high-profile fire in southern British Columbia in 2021 and were immediately accosted by locals, who told me in colourful language that they did not feel protected by…

The Conversation

All three hikers found dead after waterfall accident in Canada’s East Kootenays

Authorities have now found the bodies of all three people who fell from Meachen Creek Falls in British Columbia

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Weather tracker: British Columbia breaks Canada’s September heat record

Temperatures climb above 40C, while a powerful hailstorm in the US lashes Kansas and Oklahoma

The Guardian - UK

The B.C. Supreme Court’s recognition of Cowichan title is an invitation to enact transformative change

The British Columbia Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada has attracted a lot of headlines, with some suggesting it signals the end of private property.

The Conversation

AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies

In one of the first communications of its kind, the British Columbia Wildfire Service has issued a warning to residents about viral, AI-generated fake wildfire images circulating online. Judging by comments made by viewers on social media, some people did not realize the images were not authentic.

The Conversation

Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group

The gang, which Canadian officials accuse of working for India, has claimed responsibility for multiple recent murders.

Al Jazeera

Glaciers across North America and Europe have lost an 'unprecedented' amount of ice in the past 4 years

Glaciers in Washington, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and the Swiss Alps have set grim records over the past four years, with both the annual amount of ice lost and the four-year average reaching all-time highs.

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The Independent UK

A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

Firefighters say a brush fire in the Canadian province of British Columbia was caused when a bird dropped a fish on power lines

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How did a fish start a brush fire?

A brush fire and power outage occurred near Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada, prompting a response from firefighters. Fire officials determined the unusual cause of the blaze was an osprey dropping a fish onto a hydro line. The impact caused embers to fall onto the dry grass below, igniting the fire.…

The Independent UK

A fish fell from the sky and sparked a brush fire that knocked out power, officials say

Firefighters in British Columbia, Canada, were called out to the brush fire and found a rather unusual cause

The Mary Sue

‘Proof they watch us’: Woman rents Airbnb. Then the hosts asks her on date while she’s in his house

An Airbnb guest in Surrey, British Columbia, shares a creepy interaction with the host, leading her to check the house for cameras during her stay.

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Fault line on Canadian border thought dormant for years could cause major earthquake, new study shows

The new study reveals more recent activity along the Tintina fault, which stretches about 600 miles, from northeastern British Columbia into Alaska

The Conversation

What Canada can learn from Australia on adequately protecting citizens at live events

In April 2025, a man drove an SUV through a crowd of people attending a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more. In response, the British Columbia government immediately commissioned an inquiry to examine the systemic causes of the incident and whether any lessons could…

The Independent UK

Man hijacks plane, scrambling fighter jets in act ‘constituting terrorism’, police say

The hijacking in British Columbia prompted responses from police, K-9 units and F-15 fighter jets

The Conversation

Calls to designate the Bishnoi gang a terrorist group shine a spotlight on Canada’s security laws

British Columbia Premier David Eby recently called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to designate the India-based Bishnoi gang a terrorist organization.

The Guardian - US

Grizzly with checkered past swims miles to Canadian island – and into hot water

‘Tex’ came ashore on British Columbia island and unleashing a fierce row among residents, conservation officers and First Nations over his futureCan residents on a British Columbia island coexist with a grizzly bear?

The Conversation

B.C.’s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

The British Columbia Supreme Court has begun hearing a long-awaited constitutional challenge to the province’s Mental Health Act.

Advnture

The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour

The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia

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