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Could expanding protected areas save mammals from extinction?

Could expanding protected areas save mammals from extinction?

A recent study from the University of British Columbia used thousands of remote cameras to track mammals, from leopards to tigers and bears, across four continents. The results: designating an area as 'protected' is the best single thing you can do to safeguard mammal diversity.
More than 300 cats and dogs arriving in Vancouver after being rescued in Afghanistan

More than 300 cats and dogs arriving in Vancouver after being rescued in Afghanistan

The international effort included stops in Iceland and Turkey
Man carrying 'enormous' amount of drugs in Nanaimo gets jail time

Man carrying 'enormous' amount of drugs in Nanaimo gets jail time

A man found carrying 278 grams of drugs and $20,820 in cash as well as drug paraphernalia was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to three different trafficking charges.
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses Best Buy mask complaint

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses Best Buy mask complaint

People need to be part of the disability accommodation process rather than expect exactly what they want, B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has said in dismissing a face mask complaint.
Why did Google Maps move a waterfront West Vancouver neighbourhood to the British Properties?

Why did Google Maps move a waterfront West Vancouver neighbourhood to the British Properties?

West Van author and artist Douglas Coupland says his frustrations in trying to get Google Map fixed point to the mysterious nature of Big Tech
The importance of female friendships to Sea to Sky women in business

The importance of female friendships to Sea to Sky women in business

Madeleine Shaw, a 30-year entrepreneur, shares her views on doing business in new and more compassionate ways.
Travel blog shares 2010 Olympic plushies' travels around Vancouver and the world (PHOTOS)

Travel blog shares 2010 Olympic plushies' travels around Vancouver and the world (PHOTOS)

They're still so cute! ❤
Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Oil and gas representatives largely called for the retention of the current system 'as much as possible.'
‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

The approval of a controversial 245-hectare Surrey industrial park was delayed at a Metro Vancouver board meeting Friday after the Semiahmoo First Nation says it was not properly consulted on the project
Sea to Sky residents gather in support of trucker protest (VIDEO)

Sea to Sky residents gather in support of trucker protest (VIDEO)

The 'Freedom Convoy' that descended on Parliament Hill over the weekend has received both praise and condemnation from Canadians
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