Environment
Covering a full range of environmental and sustainability issues in Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada as a whole
Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb to 719
BC Coroners Service seeing downward trend in reported deaths
B.C. records nearly 500 deaths and counting during heat wave
The BC Coroners Service has launched an investigation to find out what the province could have done better to prepare for the heat wave
'We ain't seen nothing yet': Expect more, hotter heat waves, says climate scientist
The heat wave began Friday when an intense high pressure system settled over B.C., creating a stagnant heat dome
Heat wave prompts campfire, fireworks ban
Ban on campfires and fireworks goes into effect the day before Canada Day
'Like a bowl of milk': B.C.'s disappearing glaciers threatens lives, tourism
Every year, the province's glaciers lose enough water to fill BC Place Stadium 8,300 times. The province's scientists and outdoor community worry that's putting people and wildlife at risk
Vancouver to vote on delaying climate action amid permit backlog, pressure from gas lobby
Amid pressure from an industry group and a rising backlog of permit applications, Vancouver city council will vote on whether to delay a zero-emissions building plan slated to come into effect next...
Additional campsites being added in BC this summer
BC government announces 185 new campsites and $83 million in park funding
Purolator adding electric vehicles to fleet
Canadian courier adding all-electric trucks and cargo bikes to Metro Vancouver fleet
BC sets sectoral emissions reductions targets
Government has set new 2030 emissions reductions targets for four broad sectors
Heavy industries could build on Canada's low-carbon advantage
The stuff of modern life is hard to abate, but Canadian industries already have a low-carbon advantage