Lauren Battagello

Data shows that nearly 40 per cent of car crash injuries in B.C. are caused by distracted driving, and most British Columbians think the penalty needs to be increased. (Stock Snap/Pixabay.com)

6-in-10 British Columbians have seen distracted driving in last 4 weeks: poll

Data shows drivers using mobile devices is increasing yearly

Data shows that nearly 40 per cent of car crash injuries in B.C. are caused by distracted driving, and most British Columbians think the penalty needs to be increased. (Stock Snap/Pixabay.com)
Besides landfills, tires are commonly dumped on beaches or in forest areas in British Columbia. The new partnership between Ocean Legacy and the B.C. Tire Stewardship aims to reduce tire pollution, and bolster recycling of discarded tires in the province. (Tire Stewardship B.C./Contributed to Black Press Media)

Tire pollution reduction rubber meeting the road in new B.C. partnership

Tire Stewardship B.C. helps fund Ocean Legacy Foundation cleanup work

Besides landfills, tires are commonly dumped on beaches or in forest areas in British Columbia. The new partnership between Ocean Legacy and the B.C. Tire Stewardship aims to reduce tire pollution, and bolster recycling of discarded tires in the province. (Tire Stewardship B.C./Contributed to Black Press Media)
British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)

39 new campsites to explore at McDonald Creek Park near Nakusp

The new campsites will be available at the park for the 2023 camping season

British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit adjusts his helmet during the third period of Game 5 of the team’s NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Born to be a goalie: Port Alberni’s Laurent Brossoit cherishing Stanley Cup win

Despite the glitz of Vegas and the championship spotlight, goalie hasn’t forgotten his roots

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit adjusts his helmet during the third period of Game 5 of the team’s NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Canada has had several big-name movies shot across the country, some of which may be surprising. (anncapictures/Pixabay.com)

10 movies you might not have known have scenes shot in Canada

It turns out Vancouver isn’t the only city in Canada that gets tagged in for movie backdrops

Canada has had several big-name movies shot across the country, some of which may be surprising. (anncapictures/Pixabay.com)
“Treatment strategies that can help lower post-meal glucose swings and rapid changes in glucose are crucial to managing this condition,” said researcher Dr. Barbara Oliveira (Omi Sido/Pixabay.com)

Low-carb breakfasts could be beneficial for managing Type-2 diabetes: B.C. study

Having a higher protein and fat breakfast can help manage blood sugar, the study says

“Treatment strategies that can help lower post-meal glucose swings and rapid changes in glucose are crucial to managing this condition,” said researcher Dr. Barbara Oliveira (Omi Sido/Pixabay.com)
Plan International Canada’s study stresses that barriers to menstrual products has harmful impacts on Canadians. More than half of the study participants answered that their education did not cover what they needed to know, and lacked in diverse experiences. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

1-in-4 people say they experience period poverty in Canada: poll

A new study from Plan International has shed light on the widespread issue in the country

Plan International Canada’s study stresses that barriers to menstrual products has harmful impacts on Canadians. More than half of the study participants answered that their education did not cover what they needed to know, and lacked in diverse experiences. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has been encouraging seniors to consider using the deferral program, saying it can provide “meaningful cost relief.” (Trevor Crawley photo.)

B.C. seniors advocate urges those eligible to defer 2023 property taxes

The province is encouraging residents 55+ to use its deferral program amid rising living costs

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has been encouraging seniors to consider using the deferral program, saying it can provide “meaningful cost relief.” (Trevor Crawley photo.)
Cabinet handles like the one pictured along with desk tops and door handles will be replaced as part of the study to examine the effectiveness of antimicrobial copper and infection prevention. (Vancouver Coastal Health/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Bacteria-killing copper to be tested in B.C. long-term care homes

Three facilities will be trialing copper surfaces as part of an infection prevention study

Cabinet handles like the one pictured along with desk tops and door handles will be replaced as part of the study to examine the effectiveness of antimicrobial copper and infection prevention. (Vancouver Coastal Health/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Forestry is a large part of British Columbia’s provincial identity. The conference will hone in on the importance of prioritizing the forest bioeconomy as the province continues to expand its green economy. Pictured here, the Heritage Forest captured on November 16, 2022 (Courtesy Photos).

B.C. to host conference highlighting forestry sector innovation

Running from June 19-21, the conference will discuss the expanding green economy

Forestry is a large part of British Columbia’s provincial identity. The conference will hone in on the importance of prioritizing the forest bioeconomy as the province continues to expand its green economy. Pictured here, the Heritage Forest captured on November 16, 2022 (Courtesy Photos).
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced on May 19 that funding towards community safety and crime prevention programs will move forwards, largely coming from seized funds collected from sales of forfeited assets. “Crime should never pay,” Farnworth said. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

B.C. announces new grants for community safety, crime prevention

The province has unveiled a new grant program from its Crime Forfeiture Office

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced on May 19 that funding towards community safety and crime prevention programs will move forwards, largely coming from seized funds collected from sales of forfeited assets. “Crime should never pay,” Farnworth said. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)