For decades, the only theatre movie lovers and families in Rupert could visit to smell freshly popped popcorn and be transported to another world is now up for sale. “We’ve made the decision to sell ...

Flare stacks can release hydrogen sulfide—a colourless gas known for its distinctive rotten egg smell at low concentrations. In higher concentrations, hydrogen sulfide can cause respiratory paralysis ...

Diana Lake Park is a provincial recreational facility in northwest B.C. that offers a wide variety of water-related activities and trail access. Photo credit: Parks BC. Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism ...

Independent research in Clayoquot Sound documented wild juvenile chum salmon with up to 50 lice per fish, with a 96% infection rate. In contrast, in regions without fish farming, wild salmon may ...

Herring are a keystone species in the marine food web, serving as a primary food source for salmon, whales, seabirds, and other predators. Their decline can have cascading effects. Photo credit: Jacob ...

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We are an independent media startup dedicated to promoting the people, the land, and the economy of this proud and fascinating region. Our mission is to ensure that local knowledge, local events, ...

This spill is approximately eight times larger in volume than the 2017 Cermaq spill at Echo Bay. Photo credit: Ministry of Environment and Parks A fish farm operated by Norwegian aquaculture company ...

Paddle power and riverfront history: the Hazelton carried goods, people, and stories through BC's rugged waterways. In the early 1900s, the Skeena River was more than a vital waterway—it also served ...

Emergency protections for endangered southern resident killer whales are urgently needed because of increased oil tanker traffic from the expanded Trans Mountain (TMX) pipeline, says a coalition of ...

Sound travels 4.3 times faster in water than in air, making hydrophones especially sensitive to detecting whale song. Photo credit: BC Whales A new initiative from Ocean Wise will use underwater ...

Forest fires are the second largest source of fine particulate matter from wood smoke in the province. These fires can have a significant impact on local air quality, visibility, and human health.