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Logging, forest loss may have awakened ancient B.C. landslides, at cost of about $1B

Logging, forest loss may have awakened ancient B.C. landslides, at cost of about $1B

Forest loss due to extensive logging, as well as mountain pine beetle infestation and wildfires, is playing a key role in the hydrological disruptions behind the slides.
Surgery wait times for cancer, joint replacement patients still lagging amid backlog

Surgery wait times for cancer, joint replacement patients still lagging amid backlog

The longest recommended wait time for knee and hip replacements is six months.
Canadian banks expected to face higher costs to raise funds amid volatility

Canadian banks expected to face higher costs to raise funds amid volatility

The acquisition of Credit Suisse may have costly consequences for Canadian banks and insurance companies
'Rough situation' for Tsawwassen Legion finding new home

'Rough situation' for Tsawwassen Legion finding new home

‘Rough situation’ for Tsawwassen Legion seeking new home
New invention aims to 'zap' harmful chemicals from B.C.'s drinking water

New invention aims to 'zap' harmful chemicals from B.C.'s drinking water

Engineers at UBC will be piloting a new water treatment in the Lower Mainland next month, to remove "forever chemicals" from drinking water.
Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says only five to 10 per cent of victims report fraud.
Metro Vancouver renter says they had a bed bug infestation and their carpet was ruined from sewage

Metro Vancouver renter says they had a bed bug infestation and their carpet was ruined from sewage

They said they had blood-stained bedsheets from the pests, too.
Throwback: Making Delta's dikes better

Throwback: Making Delta's dikes better

The project at the time cost under $400,000
Bank of Canada officials worried inflation could get stuck above two per cent, minutes show

Bank of Canada officials worried inflation could get stuck above two per cent, minutes show

It became the first major central bank to pause monetary policy tightening when it held its benchmark rate steady at 4.5 per cent on March 8
Homicide police investigating after fatal attack in West Van

Homicide police investigating after fatal attack in West Van

Witness said woman screamed that her son had been stabbed. Police are still searching for the suspect
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