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Canadian wastewater surveillance expanding to new public health threats: Tam

Canadian wastewater surveillance expanding to new public health threats: Tam

Plans are underway to sift through Canadian sewage to test for monkeypox, polio and other potential health threats.
This antique shop even has a fighter jet for sale

This antique shop even has a fighter jet for sale

Everything's for sale at 5,500-square-foot Vancouver Island antique mall, including a Canadair CT-133 Silver Star jet.
TV series starring Hilary Swank films huge fire scene in Metro Vancouver

TV series starring Hilary Swank films huge fire scene in Metro Vancouver

Check out photos and a video of the jaw-dropping conflagration.
City of Calgary says it could cost millions to repair damage to municipal building

City of Calgary says it could cost millions to repair damage to municipal building

Suspect who set fires that triggered sprinkler system sustained significant injury during arrest by police.
British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

Survey found one-third of respondents said they use air conditioning specifically to keep their pets cool during summer months.
50 ways air travel has changed over the last 100 years

50 ways air travel has changed over the last 100 years

To squeeze every last dollar of profit from every flight, airlines have shrunk seat pitches, charged all sorts of new fees and stopped offering free meals on many flights.
Tragically Hip, Barbara Frum among Canada's Walk of Fame inductees

Tragically Hip, Barbara Frum among Canada's Walk of Fame inductees

Socially conscious rockers, eminent broadcaster and music video visionary among homegrown icons to get sidewalk stars.
8 of the best B.C. beaches to visit before summer ends

8 of the best B.C. beaches to visit before summer ends

Put these beautiful beaches on your must-see list before fall.
Heartland star opens retail store in Turner Valley

Heartland star opens retail store in Turner Valley

Amber Marshall, who plays Amy Fleming in the Heartland TV series, recently opened a country-lifestyle themed retail store in Turner Valley.
Federal Tories racing to the 'extremes,' says former B.C. premier Christy Clark

Federal Tories racing to the 'extremes,' says former B.C. premier Christy Clark

“I think that is bats--t crazy,” former B.C. premier Christy Clark says of Danielle Smith’s proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act.
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