Alberta, B.C. caribou lose twice as much habitat from fire and industry as they gain
Some herds, protected by large-scale wolf culls and maternity penning, have made modest gainsThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
Month: April 2021
‘He loved Nunavut:’ Polar bear biologist who died in helicopter crash remembered
‘He was the link that brought researchers in from around the world’The Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
‘It is life-saving’: Elliot Page opens up about surgery to Oprah
During the interview, Page teared up when Winfrey asked him what has brought him the most joyAssociated Press / April 30, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada sides with Crown over immunity of prosecutors
Supreme Court says allowing police officers to sue Crown for misfeasance would undermine criminal justice systemThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
B.C. senior scammed into sending $20K overseas, hidden between books
Vancouver police, in a coordinated effort with UK enforcement agencies, were able to intercept the mailed moneySarah Grochowski / April 30, 2021
Did the pandemic push up suicide rates in early 2020? International study says no
There’s no concrete reason as to why rates have not changedThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
Anne Douglas, widow of late actor Kirk Douglas, dies at 102
Anne Douglas died at her home in Beverly HillsAssociated Press / April 30, 2021
Senior pup’s painful smile prompts aspiring B.C. vet to launch fundraiser for surgery
Naomi Gantug raised more than $700 to help the dachshund’s owner, who was considering skipping meals in order to afford treatmentTracy Holmes / April 30, 2021
Girl Scout cookies take flight in Virginia drone deliveries
The drones are able to navigate autonomously — without a human pilot controlling them remotelyAssociated Press / April 30, 2021
Pharmacies in Cranbrook, Castlegar receive AstraZeneca vaccine
It’s the first time the vaccine has been made available in the KootenaysNelson Star Staff / April 30, 2021
5 arrested in violent robbery of Lady Gaga’s dogs
Detectives do not believe that the thieves knew the dogs belonged to the pop starAssociated Press / April 30, 2021
Confused about stock trading? Ask your children what they’re doing on Roblox’s Adopt Me
Apps like Robinhood have ggamified’ financial tradingThe Financial Pipeline / April 30, 2021
B.C.’s COVID-19 road checks won’t require travel documents
Regional travel ban working voluntarily, minister saysTom Fletcher / April 30, 2021
Canada’s top Olympic doctor expects entire team to be vaccinated before Tokyo
Canada’s stance is its athletes won’t jump the vaccine queueThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
Ktunaxa Nation Council health research project gets $950,000 grant
Collaboration between the Ktunaxa, IH, UBC and UVIC gets grant from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.Barry Coulter / April 30, 2021
‘We don’t know what to do’: Okanagan man shares COVID’s impact on family in India
India is currently seeing some of the world’s highest COVID-19 case counts, more than 200K have diedAaron Hemens / April 30, 2021
2nd vaccine dose delays leave Kelowna woman, many B.C. cancer patients unprotected
This week, patients and advocates mounted a national campaign to prioritize people with cancer by adhering to the vaccine manufacturer’s scheduleThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
VIDEO: B.C. pop-up vaccine clinics not successful, health officials admit
Apologies were offered for the anger and confusion caused by the program, which resulted in lineups where many waited for hours and still didn’t get vaccinatedThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
Early estimate from Statistics Canada shows economic growth has slowed
‘The lull in between waves reveals how quickly Canadian activity can bounce back when the virus is contained,’ says economist Royce MendesThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021
Death due to COVID-19 parties could lead to manslaughter charges: experts
Prof. Lisa Dufraimont of York University’s Osgoode Hall law school said manslaughter charges stem from an unlawful act that causes deathThe Canadian Press / April 30, 2021