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West Coast First Nations strike agreement to protect sacred cultural cedars

West Coast First Nations strike agreement to protect sacred cultural cedars

First Nations culture along sa国际传媒鈥檚 west coast is rooted in the majestic and monumental cedar tree. Known as the 鈥淭ree of Life,鈥 the cedar has a multitude of uses for coastal peoples, says Nanwakolas Council president Dallas Smith.
Lawrie McFarlane: Why are lung cancer deaths in non-smokers on the rise?

Lawrie McFarlane: Why are lung cancer deaths in non-smokers on the rise?

New research out of Britain and the U.S. reveals a troubling development. The proportion of non-smokers developing lung cancer has risen markedly. (鈥淣on-smokers鈥 are defined as people who have never at any time smoked.
Our Community: Donations help float the Maritime Museum's boat

Our Community: Donations help float the Maritime Museum's boat

The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is inviting the public to nominate candidates for the 2021 SS Beaver Medal, which recognizes outstanding achievements in sa国际传媒鈥檚 maritime community.
Monique Keiran: Salt sometimes comes with a pinch of microplastics

Monique Keiran: Salt sometimes comes with a pinch of microplastics

Nature Boy has been rinsing his mouth with salt water this past week. He didn鈥檛 wait long enough after pizza came out of the oven one evening and bit into a slice while the cheese was blisteringly hot.
Lawrie McFarlane: 2024 U.S. presidential race could be Harris versus Haley

Lawrie McFarlane: 2024 U.S. presidential race could be Harris versus Haley

As Donald Trump leaves the White House for his Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida, like Napoleon marooned on Elba, the question arises, who succeeds him as the Republican flag carrier? Yes, there are four years till the next presidential election, and a l
Charla Huber: Kids' party shows you can get creative with virtual gatherings

Charla Huber: Kids' party shows you can get creative with virtual gatherings

A few weeks ago, I was watching one of the 3 p.m. daily COVID-19 updates with Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, where Henry encouraged British Columbians to 鈥済et creative鈥 with virtual ways to connect with loved ones.
Anny Scoones: Heritage churches a blessing, especially without pontificating ministers

Anny Scoones: Heritage churches a blessing, especially without pontificating ministers

Many years ago, when I lived on the Gulf Islands, on one damp, grey spring morning, I decided to go to church. They were having a blessing of the animals and everyone was invited to bring their creature to God鈥檚 house.
Trevor Hancock: True prosperity is doughnut-shaped

Trevor Hancock: True prosperity is doughnut-shaped

It will come as no surprise to fans of the British satirical fantasy writer Tom Holt that economics has something to do with doughnuts.
Geoff Johnson: Teachers should be higher on the vaccine list to ensure schools stay open

Geoff Johnson: Teachers should be higher on the vaccine list to ensure schools stay open

Unless you鈥檝e spent a major part of your working life in a poorly ventilated 80-square-metre classroom with 25 or so sneezing, coughing (and in the interest of delicacy, we鈥檒l leave out the rest) kids, five hours a day for 190 or so days each year, t
Our Community: Collecting coats for Cool Aid, cold walks for Our Place, grants for gender equality

Our Community: Collecting coats for Cool Aid, cold walks for Our Place, grants for gender equality

Do your own fundraising walk for Cold Night of the Year Our Place is hoping to see hundreds of 颅people walking in their own neighbourhoods during its Coldest Night of the Year 颅fundraiser this year.