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B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

Preliminary research suggests wintertime "pulses" of salt washing into streams used by spawning salmon can have negative effects on eggs and young fry at crucial times of their development.
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Vancouver's University Canada West to host MBA Games

Vancouver's University Canada West to host MBA Games

Extravaganza including MBA students from across Canada competing in academic, athletic and team-spirit events
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Kirk LaPointe: Improving democracy should be a New Year's resolution for us all

Kirk LaPointe: Improving democracy should be a New Year's resolution for us all

Low voter turnout, disengaged youth, dysfunctional legislatures demand action
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Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

When it comes to the geographic distribution of severe wildfire, research scientist Xianli Want says the findings suggest Canada's record-breaking 2023 season was not an aberration, but a "glimpse into the future."
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S&P/TSX composite rises after New Year's break, U.S. stocks down

S&P/TSX composite rises after New Year's break, U.S. stocks down

TORONTO — Energy and base metals stocks led Canada's main stock index higher on the first trading day of 2025, while U.S. stock markets started the year in the red.
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Stock market today: Wall Street slips to kick off 2025 as Tesla drags

Stock market today: Wall Street slips to kick off 2025 as Tesla drags

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped to start 2025. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Thursday, marking its first five-day losing streak since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
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B.C. court upholds ban against U.S. company collecting people's data

B.C. court upholds ban against U.S. company collecting people's data

Clearview AI collected British Columbians' images from Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Venmo and provided facial recognition services to multiple police forces.
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Here are the five most expensive residential properties in B.C.

Here are the five most expensive residential properties in B.C.

Vancouver’s ultra-wealthy property owners prefer Point Grey, Kitsilano neighbourhoods
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Vancouver-based Hothead Games files for bankruptcy

Vancouver-based Hothead Games files for bankruptcy

Independent studio among the largest games developers based in B.C.
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Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December.
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