Science

Celestial Fireworks: Venus Disappears Behind the Moon in Rare June Lunar Occultation

Discover June's top astronomical events, including a rare Venus lunar occultation, the summer solstice, and a spectacular planetary conjunction in the night sky.

Environment2 months ago

Invasive Mosquitoes Carrying Brain-Swelling Virus Detected in B.C. Sea-to-Sky Region

B.C. health officials detect invasive mosquitoes and the California serogroup virus in the Sea-to-Sky region following a cluster of childhood encephalitis cases.

Health2 months ago

Beyond the Caffeine Buzz: How Coffee Harmonizes Your Gut and Brain Health

New research from University College Cork reveals how coffee improves gut bacteria, reduces inflammation, and boosts brain health via the gut-brain axis.

LOCAL2 months ago

UBC Dementia Research Receives $500,000 Boost for Revolutionary Blood-Based Testing

The Cowell Foundation invests $500,000 in CLEAR Foundation to fund UBC's groundbreaking biomarker research and blood-based dementia testing.

Health2 months ago

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Congo as WHO Raises Risk Assessment to ‘Very High’

WHO upgrades Congo Ebola risk to 'very high' as cases surge. Learn about the Bundibugyo strain, lack of vaccines, and the international response efforts.

BC NEWS2 months ago

Arctic ‘Rust’ Crisis: Thawing Permafrost Turns Pristine Canadian Rivers into Toxic Orange Acid

Thawing permafrost in Canada's Yukon is turning pristine rivers into toxic, orange acid pools, threatening biodiversity and Indigenous water sources.

POLITICS2 months ago

Lunar Pioneers Arrive in Ottawa: Artemis II Crew Briefs Prime Minister Carney

Artemis II astronauts, including Jeremy Hansen, visit Ottawa for a high-profile meeting with PM Mark Carney and public events following their lunar mission.

The Orbital Trash Crisis: Solving the 13,000-Tonne Space Junk Dilemma

Celestial Spectacle: Rare ‘Blaze Star’ Explosion Predicted to Appear in the Night Sky

The Rising Tide of Ticks: Why Canada Faces a Growing Threat of Lyme Disease and Beyond

Celestial Fireworks: Venus Disappears Behind the Moon in Rare June Lunar Occultation

Invasive Mosquitoes Carrying Brain-Swelling Virus Detected in B.C. Sea-to-Sky Region

Beyond the Caffeine Buzz: How Coffee Harmonizes Your Gut and Brain Health

UBC Dementia Research Receives $500,000 Boost for Revolutionary Blood-Based Testing

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Congo as WHO Raises Risk Assessment to ‘Very High’

Arctic ‘Rust’ Crisis: Thawing Permafrost Turns Pristine Canadian Rivers into Toxic Orange Acid

Lunar Pioneers Arrive in Ottawa: Artemis II Crew Briefs Prime Minister Carney

Investigation Underway Following Fatality at Historic Okanagan Lake Swim Event

RCMP Investigate String of Suspicious Fires in West Kelowna Neighborhood

Strategic Pivot: Canada Joins Global Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter Program Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

Mayor Olivia Chow Targets Big Tech Pricing Tactics at Toronto Grocery Stores

Canada Offered to Double Oil Exports to U.S. in Failed Trade Negotiations, Hoekstra Reveals

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go

B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights

A Taste of Autumn: Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2025

Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season

Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season

BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard