Environment
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B.C. puts up $80M to help drought-stricken farmersUnprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.WeatherMar 18
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Orcas that hunt sperm whales may be new population, study suggestsResearchers from the University of British Columbia said they've identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, which hunt the biggest predators on the planet.EnvironmentMar 15
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Redberry Lake Biosphere hopes to bring land-based experiences to SaskatchewanSaskatchewan residents with an appetite for learning on the land will soon have fresh opportunities with plans for new facilities at the Redberry Lake Biosphere.CanadaMar 15
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Can an EV save you money? It depends on where you live and how much you driveBuying an electric vehicle can be cheaper than a gas car, according to a new UBC study, but it depends on how much you drive it and where you live in Canada.EconomyMar 12
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Marine heat wave linked to 20% drop in North Pacific humpbacks: StudyThe study found a 20 per cent drop in North Pacific humpback whale populations between 2012 and 2022 appears to be linked to the 2014-2016 marine heat wave known as "the blob."EducationMar 11
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Flaring, odour possible as Burnaby’s Parkland Refinery prepares restartThe restart process will take between one and two weeks "during which there will be periods of elevated flaring, and some potential for odours, noise, and smoke."EnvironmentMar 8
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Federal government closes rare B.C. coral reef to fishingFederal authorities have closed Canada's only known live coral reef in the Pacific Ocean to all commercial and recreational bottom-contact fishing.EnvironmentMar 7
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B.C. drought woes spur call for universal water meteringDespite recent rain and snow, data from the federal government found most of the Pacific region was under drought conditions as of the end of February.EnvironmentMar 6
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Residents upset over Vancouver Island shipbreaking operationWhile the company says it is doing nothing wrong, many locals say they're worried about the operation's effects on their coastal environment.EnvironmentMar 1
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Eyesore no more: Crews pulling derelict boats, debris from Alouette RiverCrews are working to pull up to a dozen derelict boats along with decaying docks and boathouses that pose an environmental threat to the Alouette River.EnvironmentFeb 27
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