Shapeshifters of the sea: new research casts light on B.C.’s glass sponges
Beneath the surface of the sea along B.C.’s west coast lies a city of living, growing glass. Towering up to 20 metres above the murky darkness of the[…]
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Province doubles asbestos inspectors as demolitions skyrocket
he soaring number of house demolitions in B.C. has prompted work safety officials to almost double the number of asbestos-prevention officers in the province, a move that could cost an[…]
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B.C.’s unregulated tugboats court danger
The Syringa had been slowly taking on water for hours before the captain of the tugboat noticed. The sealant and wedges of cedar the captain had jammed into a[…]
First Nations post-secondary support dollars harder to come by
Selina Beltran is tired of the stereotype that indigenous students go to school for free. The second-year student at the University of Victoria once confronted a girl in[…]
Scientists urge consumers to make smart choices about seafood
Leading marine biologists are telling consumers to go beyond labels like local or imported when they are trying to make the best choice for sustainably caught seafood. “Canada[…]
Same-sex adoptions hit record high in B.C.
The number of same-sex couples adopting children in B.C. is at an all-time high, representing nearly 40 per cent of families adopting North American children through private agencies.[…]
Aboriginal lawyers stride in footsteps of legal pioneer
Former lieutenant-governor Steven Point isn’t sure most British Columbians will remember his pal Alfred Scow. He doubts if many people even realize that Scow was the province’s first[…]
Vancouver students embrace cash for school incentive
Kim Leary glances over at one of her students. He is slowly and methodically passing a soccer ball from one foot to the other. He is a gifted[…]
In the shadow of Enbridge, Kinder Morgan pipeline looms large
On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground off the coast of Alaska, resulting in the one of the worst ecological disasters in history. The[…]
WorldMUN 2012: The challenge of walking in another country’s shoes
Over 2,000 students from all over the world recently gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre for the 21st World Model United Nations Conference. Also known as WorldMUN 2012,[…]
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