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One of Britain's largest power plants is ending its use of controversial Canadian wood pellets after years of criticism for burning trees from old-growth forests. The Yorkshire plant will switch entirely to U.S.-sourced biomass by 2027.
A 19-year-old from British Columbia became the first person ever cured using "prime editing," a breakthrough gene therapy that fixed a fatal immune disorder. The treatment freed him from daily medication and the constant fear of life-threatening infections.
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.
The City of Merritt is transforming its devastating 2021 flood experience into a hopeful documentary series about community resilience and recovery. The multi-year project will follow residents' voices and the infrastructure work protecting their future.
British Columbia is handing social housing providers up to $800,000 to switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps and upgrade electrical systems. The new program launches this February and combines provincial funding with utility rebates in one simple application.
A Canadian college is teaching the next generation of electric vehicle mechanics how to handle battery fires using innovative American safety technology. With nearly one in four new cars in British Columbia going electric, the demand for skilled EV technicians has never been higher.
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A major exhibition in Vancouver celebrates Emily Carr, the groundbreaking artist whose swirling forest paintings transformed how people experience British Columbia's landscapes. Her immersive style makes viewers feel like they're standing right inside the rainforest.
When a 70-year-old hang glider crashed into a cliff on Vancouver Island, a quick-thinking rock climber from his group scaled the dangerous terrain to keep him alive until rescue helicopters arrived. The injured pilot is recovering in stable condition thanks to the climber's brave actions and a coordinated rescue effort.
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.
When 13-year-old Heather Trask spotted strange rocks on a riverbed in 1988, she had no idea she'd just discovered BC's first complete marine dinosaur. Her find launched a paleontology movement that turned amateur hobbyists into world-class fossil hunters.
Sharon Zieske runs a safe house for women and children escaping abuse while coordinating victim services in Princeton, B.C. Her tireless work earned her recognition as a B.C. Lottery Corporation Community Hero.
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 Mike Trask found strange bones along a river in 1988, he unknowingly discovered the first elasmosaur west of the Rockies. His find inspired hundreds of amateur fossil hunters and created British Columbia's first paleontology society.
A bald eagle is healing at a Vancouver Island wildlife center after being shot, while British Columbia moves forward with a historic ban on lead ammunition to protect raptors. The province's proposed regulation could save countless eagles from accidental poisoning.
A black bear cub severely burned when a logging burn pile was lit above her hibernation den has made a remarkable recovery in British Columbia. After 39 days of dedicated care, Valkyrie is now standing on both front legs and ready to join other rescued cubs.
Canadian ski cross athlete Reece Howden claimed his sixth medal of the season in Italy, heading into the Milano-Cortina Olympics with serious momentum. The British Columbia native is now the favorite to bring home Olympic gold next month.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have engineered glowing gut bacteria that detect disease before symptoms appear. The breakthrough could transform how doctors monitor and treat digestive illnesses.
Scientists at the University of British Columbia have created the first topical gene therapy that corrects faulty DNA directly in human skin, offering hope for patients with painful genetic skin disorders who currently have no cure. The breakthrough treatment could eventually help millions with conditions ranging from rare inherited diseases to common eczema.
Sixty-five neighbors gathered at Aldergrove Heritage Hall on New Year's Eve for a community dinner that brought multiple generations together while raising funds for a new roof. Volunteers served home-cooked meals, families danced under a ball drop timed to Ottawa, and a 7-year-old asked if they could come back next year.
The Ktunaxa First Nation in British Columbia has transformed a small nursery into Canada's largest Indigenous-owned native plant operation, growing 2.5 million seedlings annually to heal scarred lands. They've cracked the code on growing difficult species that restore ecosystems damaged by mining and logging.