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B.C. researchers say seals used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell'
University of Victoria researchers said their study provides a rare glimpse into the species' underwater behaviour, as the animals learned to associate sonar noise from the research instruments, 645 metres deep, with the presence of food.
Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers, employer to go into mediation
Striking transit workers for Metro Vancouver's HandyDART service are set to go into mediation with their employer on Sept. 8 as both sides work to resolve a work stoppage.
Phil (Wizard) Kim's breaking gold helped introduce sport to the world, mentor says
Canadian Philip Kim, who competes as B-Boy Phil Wizard, took the first-ever Olympic gold medal in men's breaking in Paris by defeating French hometown favourite Dany Dann in Saturday's final.
After death of beloved bear in B.C., experts look for lessons
Tragedy struck last month when a beloved white grizzly bear called Nakoda and her two cubs were struck and killed by vehicles in British Columbia's Yoho National Park.
Underwater gardeners work to restore B.C.'s crucial kelp forests
Scientists from the University of Victoria, in collaboration with First Nations on the west coast of Vancouver Island, are trying to regrow kelp forests amid threats from heat waves, climate change and voracious sea urchins.
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.
Drought signs raise fears of another fish die-off in B.C. rivers
Scientists worry climate change and the threat of another year of drought could have further dire consequences for populations of salmon, trout and other fish in B.C.
Endako, B.C., under wildfire threat as evacuation alerts issued
Shifting winds triggered an evacuation alert for the tiny community of Endako in central British Columbia over the weekend, as fears of a long wildfire season in the province start to materialize.
B.C. firm wins NASA challenge with space-friendly menu
Space food isn't just Tang and puréed meat in a tube anymore — it's mushroom bacon and fresh strawberries that have earned a North Vancouver company the grand prize in a Canadian Space Agency and NASA challenge to make food indoors.
B.C. man's ultra-marathon Hawaiian swim scuttled by jellyfish
Ultra-endurance athlete Nick Pelletier knew the Hawaiian channel he planned to swim had plenty of sharks, but he should have been worried about the jellyfish.