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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The COVID-19 Surge: Has the Peak Passed?

Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

B. C. 's Economic Future: A Turning Point or a Red Flag?

As B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy touts the province's economic resilience, doubts are being raised by watchdogs and business leaders alike. The good news? The province is attracting private investment and listening to business concerns. The deficit is ballooning, debt-to-GDP ratios are rising

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Aug 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Prepare for the New Normal: Extreme Weather Events on the Rise due to Climate Change

Get ready for a new era of extreme weather events, as human-induced climate change significantly increases the likelihood of heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes. Environment and Climate Change Canada's rapid extreme weather event attribution system reveals that climate change is the driving force

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