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What happens to orphaned raccoons after they're released? Study aims to find out

What happens to orphaned raccoons after they're released? Study aims to find out

The racoons are being tracked via GPS/radio collars, with a goal of giving researchers a better understanding of where the animals go and what they do after being released from WildARC.
First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

A First Nation says it wasn't meaningfully consulted before the British Columbia government "effectively greenlit" what has been called the world's largest undeveloped gold mining project.
How menopause awareness among employers, patients is changing the workplace

How menopause awareness among employers, patients is changing the workplace

TORONTO — Leisha Porter was getting an hour or two of sleep each night and having trouble functioning at work "I was just forgetting everything, it felt like,” said the 49-year-old from Waterloo, Ont.
Victoria mayor lays out wish list for new provincial cabinet

Victoria mayor lays out wish list for new provincial cabinet

Mayor Marianne Alto floated the idea of setting targets, as the province did for housing, for each municipality to create shelter and support services for its most vulnerable residents.
Vancouver police say woman's death considered a homicide, man also injured

Vancouver police say woman's death considered a homicide, man also injured

VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating a homicide involving the death of a woman. Vancouver police say officers were called overnight to a home in an area near Rupert Street and Euclid Avenue on the city's east side.
To ban or not to ban natural gas in construction of Vancouver detached homes?

To ban or not to ban natural gas in construction of Vancouver detached homes?

City creates frequently-asked-questions document to clarify confusion leading up to Nov. 26 vote on controversial policy.
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again

Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again

VICTORIA — There won't be a sitting of the British Columbia legislature this fall as originally planned.
Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire

Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — Hundreds of students in Campbell River, B.C., couldn't attend class on Friday because of a fire in their high school.
Man arrested on allegations he threatened police while livestreaming: Richmond RCMP

Man arrested on allegations he threatened police while livestreaming: Richmond RCMP

RICHMOND — Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say a man has been arrested for allegedly uttering threats against police while livestreaming on a social media platform.
Victoria police request review of overdose death investigation

Victoria police request review of overdose death investigation

B.C. Coroners Service ruling that the 2021 death of 18-year-old Samantha Sims-Somerville was a homicide prompts call for fresh look at case