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New study shows increased pathogens near B.C. open-net salmon farms
The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports, examined environmental DNA to determine the levels of bacteria, fungi and viruses previously shown to be harmful to wild salmon.
Why Vancouver Island is shaping up to be a hot spot for strategic voting
A growing number of left-leaning voters across B.C. are thinking of voting strategically as polls show the province has some of the tightest races in the country.
B.C. employment rate sees small gains in March amid economic turmoil
Statistics Canada released the country's jobs numbers on Friday, revealing that British Columbia's employment rate ticked up slightly in March compared to the previous month.
Greater Victoria woman fights for better animal controls after off-leash dog attack
Christine Allen says she wants more accountability for aggressive and dangerous dog owners, more specific rules around what it means for a dog to be "under control" in an off-leash park, and fines that automatically cover restitution costs.
World-renowned Tsimshian artist's carving found by his B.C. neighbours on a sailboat in Mexico
A couple from Hazelton, B.C., says an unusual discovery while purchasing a boat in Mexico has instilled them with a sense of destiny for an upcoming round-the-world sailing trip.
'Welcome to Sen̓áḵw': A sneak peek inside Canada's largest Indigenous-led housing development
CBC was recently offered a sneak peek of the building as part of a special live broadcast of The Early Edition on Friday, Feb. 7, which will also highlight the Squamish Nation's culture, community, and ongoing initiatives.
She was trying to sell a play tent for $40. It ended up costing her $1,250
A woman in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island wants to warn others about an online phishing scam on Facebook Marketplace after a sale that was supposed to earn her $40 cost her $1,250 instead.
Minister threatens to replace Victoria school board if safety plan not revised
British Columbia Education Minister Lisa Beare has appointed a special adviser to help the Victoria school board "revise and improve" its safety plan after it barred police from schools except in emergencies.
Nuu-Chah-Nulth woman seriously injured after being run over by car while sleeping in tent
A Nuu-Chah-Nulth woman living in Campbell River, B.C., is recovering from serious injuries after she was run over by a vehicle while sleeping in a tent in a back alley.
Hereditary chiefs slam Vancouver Island city council for remarks on restoring Indigenous place names
The hereditary chiefs of the Liǧʷiłdaxʷ nations say they are "disappointed," "frustrated" and "appalled" by remarks made by a Campbell River councillor as the city discusses restoring three place names to their original Indigenous titles.