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Invasive peach blossom jellyfish spreading through B.C. waterways

Thousands of genetic clones of the peach blossom jellyfish have been spotted in 34 waterways around the province.

Low water levels affecting salmon migration in B.C. streams: DFO

Salmon need a steady stream of cool, fresh water to survive and reach their spawning grounds, but Murray Manson, the section head of the Fisheries Department's Habitat Restoration Centre of Expertise, told a briefing Friday that he is expecting fish to start appearing in some low-water areas.

Thundershowers to bring moisture to fire-weary regions of B.C.

There are just under 400 fires burning in British Columbia as of Wednesday afternoon.

Canada's oldest age group is also its fastest-growing

Statistics Canada data show the country's population of people aged at least 100 more than tripled between 2000 and 2023, up from 3,393 to 11,705.

Hunt for truth goes on if Pickton lives or dies: victim advocates

Advocates for alleged victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being attacked in prison.

Princess Anne takes part in ceremony for new Pacific fleet ship

Canada's first Arctic and offshore patrol vessel will officially be brought into the Pacific fleet Friday and Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to take part in its commissioning ceremony. 

London Drugs stores remain closed after 'cybersecurity incident'

All London Drugs stores remained closed across Western Canada on Wednesday morning, after the B.C.-based company announced it was dealing with a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

B.C. civil lawsuit against Sex Pistols guitarist alleges 1980 sexual assault

A Vancouver woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Paramount Pictures Corp. and punk rocker Stephen Jones of The Sex Pistols, alleging he sexually assaulted her as a teenager while she was a movie extra more than 40 years ago. 

How technology is helping grain farmers adapt to weather woes

Farmers in B.C. and industry analysts say dramatic swings in weather are hampering grain and other crop yields at a time when farmers are leaving the sector, and the only way forward is to adapt with technology. 

Skiing or golf? Spring break choices follow Canada's weird winter

Across Canada, many of the ski resorts that are open have been working to cover up green patches and make their terrain skiable enough to entice their usual holiday visitors.