Mining industry digs in against proposed B.C. heritage act changes

The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is raising concerns about B.C.’s Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project. The purpose of the project is to update the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) to ensure it is consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and improve how the HCA is implemented in a way that […]

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Turning back time: B.C. professor says it’s time to stop daylight saving

With clocks poised to fall back an hour this weekend, one B.C. psychology instructor says the science clearly supports keeping standard time year-round. The daylight saving time change has long prompted discussion about whether Canada should continue adjusting its clocks twice a year or settle on one time permanently. Dr. Michael Pollock, who teaches psychology

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Haunting Victoria: Halloween casts a pale glow on the ghost stories B.C.’s capital

While it’s true that Victoria is a beautiful place to live, there’s one aspect of the city that doesn’t get much attention for most of the year. As Halloween approaches, however, and old beliefs come to mind, we tend to realize that there might just be an otherworld that exists beneath our charming community, just

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Blind B.C. skateboarder premieres inspiring film celebrating resilience

When Brett Devloo suddenly lost his vision at 16, he feared his skateboarding days were over. Nearly 15 years later, he’s not only still on a board – he’s inspiring others to see beyond their limitations. Also known as “TBK – The Blind Kid,” the Aldergrove-based skateboarder and community advocate is now the focus of

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