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After a year-long ban that left many EV owners stranded, B.C. Ferries is welcoming electric vehicles back on board starting May 19. The new policy balances safety concerns with the practical needs of ferry-dependent communities.
British Columbia is investing $155 million to plant over 125 million trees across the province, restoring habitats and helping forests recover from wildfires. The ambitious reforestation program brings B.C.'s tree-planting total to 525 million since 2017.
When Mike Trask found mysterious grey rocks on a river in 1988, he had no idea his discovery would transform Vancouver Island into a hotbed of fossil hunting. His find of an 85-million-year-old sea creature inspired hundreds of citizen scientists and created B.C.'s first paleontology society.
When two young hikers found themselves trapped by extreme winds and heavy rain at a remote B.C. lake, search and rescue volunteers worked through the night to bring them home safely. Despite dangerous conditions and deteriorating trails, the team found a creative solution that turned a potentially tragic situation into a rescue success story.
The Class of 2026 will be the first B.C. graduates to learn about residential schools throughout their entire education. Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad is inviting all 2026 graduates to celebrate this milestone at BC Place this April.
Five school districts in the Amarillo area earned B ratings across the board in Texas's latest accountability report, with River Road ISD making the biggest leap by jumping nine points from a C to a B. The progress shows schools are closing achievement gaps and helping more students succeed.
British Columbia is planting 125 million trees with over $355 million in combined provincial and federal funding, targeting wildfire recovery, habitat restoration, and long-term forest sustainability. The investment builds on existing programs and will support reforestation across the province through 2027.
British Columbia is launching a massive reforestation effort that will plant over 125 million trees across the province, thanks to a $355 million investment from federal and provincial governments. The initiative will restore wildfire-damaged forests while creating jobs and protecting wildlife habitat for future generations.
British Columbia is moving forward with an ambitious reforestation plan to restore forests damaged by recent wildfires. The initiative marks a significant step in the province's recovery and climate resilience efforts.
Two groundbreaking British Columbia court decisions are strengthening Indigenous land rights and pushing the province closer to true reconciliation. The rulings affirm that Indigenous peoples have legally recognized claims to their ancestral territories after centuries of displacement.
Two orphaned baby hedgehogs found beside their deceased mother on a Scottish island just got a lifesaving ferry ride to specialized care. CalMac's ferry service regularly transports injured wildlife from remote islands to mainland rescue centers.
A groundbreaking hepatitis B treatment has achieved what was once thought impossible: completely clearing the virus from patients' bodies. One in five participants in recent trials are now virus-free, offering hope to 296 million people worldwide living with chronic hepatitis B.
Norway just ordered 20 electric hydrofoil ferries that glide above the water like magic carpets, cutting energy use by 80% while keeping fjords quiet and clean. The zero-emission vessels will create the world's largest electric ferry fleet by 2030.
British Columbia is pouring over $355 million into replanting tens of millions of trees across wildfire-scarred landscapes, including hard-hit communities in the northeast. The massive effort will restore forests, rebuild habitats, and create forestry jobs while helping nature bounce back stronger.
Ty Sperle, 18, became the first person in the world cured of chronic granulomatous disease through groundbreaking gene editing treatment. His success opens the door for curing countless other rare genetic diseases affecting children everywhere.
When the Zamniuk family spotted a baby bear struggling to stay afloat in Okanagan Lake, they didn't hesitate to pull the exhausted cub onto their boat. The heartwarming rescue shows how quick thinking and compassion can save a life, even when it has four paws.
Military spouses in British Columbia no longer face months-long employment gaps when relocating with the Canadian Armed Forces. The province removed a residency requirement that delayed job support access, helping up to 1,000 families this year.
A breakthrough epigenetic therapy has successfully silenced the hepatitis B virus in human cells, mice, and monkeys without dangerous DNA cuts. The first human patient received the treatment in January, offering hope to 250 million people living with chronic hepatitis B worldwide. #
A group of six young raccoons bounded back into the wild after spending up to six months healing together at a British Columbia wildlife rehab center. Each arrived with a different story of struggle, but left as a tight-knit family.
A homegrown electric ferry designed by Filipino engineers is now shuttling passengers across Manila's Pasig River, cutting fuel costs by 65% while offering a quiet, clean alternative to gridlocked roads. The M/B Dalaray proves island nations can build their own sustainable transport solutions.
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