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The COVID-19 Surge: Has the Peak Passed?

September 11, 2024

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

politics

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

September 11, 2024

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

environment

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

August 27, 2024

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