Deaths in racialized neighbourhoods double during first wave of pandemic
Canadian neighbourhoods where visible minorities live had a COVID-19 death rate about two times higher than areas that had a low proportion of immigrants, says a study from Statistics Canada.
Had COVID? One dose of vaccine may be enough, studies say
Scientists at the National Advisory Committee on Immunization are reviewing research that suggests people who have been infected with COVID-19 can turbocharge their antibodies with just one dose of a vaccine.
Orca survival depends on winter supply of Chinook salmon, says study
Endangered southern resident killer whales would have a much better chance of survival if chinook were in their hunting grounds during winter off the coast of British Columbia, a new study says.
Families of downed Ukrainian Flight 752 victims still struggle with loss
A broken cellphone and a muddied wallet were the only possessions Alireza Ghandchi received from Iran after his wife and two children were killed in a Ukrainian plane crash last year.
Vancouver's ambitious climate plan to include congestion pricing
Motorists would have to pay a fee to drive into Vancouver’s downtown core under a plan to slow climate change, but one expert says while city council’s goals are laudable, they could also lead to financial hardship for some.
B.C. environmental group allege wolf cull permits break laws
A British Columbia environmental group has launched a legal petition alleging the provincial government's wolf cull to save caribou is breaking federal and provincial laws.
Lockdown fatigue, 'invincibility' causing more COVID-19 infections
More young people are being infected with COVID-19, creating the potential for a severe outbreak, scientists warn.
Wolf culls will not save endangered caribou in Western Canada: study
A government-sponsored wolf kill in Western Canada has had "no detectable effect" on reversing the decline of endangered caribou populations, a study says.
Wet'suwet'en supporters of pipeline say their message isn't being heard
Bonnie George walked out of the Office of the Wet'suwet'en holding her hands up in the air in a triumphant gesture.