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Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite lost in space | CBC News

An $88 million satellite backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos that detected oil and gas industry's emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane has been lost in space, the group that operates it told Reuters on Tuesday. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. But many methane leaks go undetected, making the scale of pollution unclear. MethaneSAT had been collecting emissions data and images from drilling sites, pipelines, and pro...
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U.S. delays cutoff of key hurricane forecasting satellites | CBC News

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes. Meteorologists and scientists warned of severe consequences last week when NOAA said, in the midst of this year's hurricane season, that it would almost immediately discontinue key data collected by three weather satellites that the agency jointly runs with the U.S. Defense Department.
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Hurricane expert says U.S. government cutting access to satellite data is 'insanity' | CBC News

Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cut-off of key data from U.S. Department of Defence satellites, the latest Trump administration move with potential consequences for the quality of forecasting. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said it would discontinue the "ingest, processing and distribution" of data collected by three weather satellites that the agency jointly runs with the Defence Department.
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Orcas use kelp tools to groom and bond off B.C.'s coast, study suggests | CBC News

In pricey spas, kelp facials and body wraps can set the esthetically inclined human back hundreds of dollars. But in the Salish Sea off British Columbia's coast, southern resident killer whales are also using the sea plants for what scientists suspect are grooming purposes. Researchers who have spent years studying the endangered whales say higher-quality drones helped them spot the whales regularly breaking off pieces of kelp to use as a tool, pressed between their bodies.
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From roundabout gardens to park meadows, how cities across Canada are encouraging pollinators | CBC News

It's taken a lot of work to rehabilitate the tiny patch of land at the centre of the small roundabout on Glen Drive and 10th Ave. in Vancouver, but for Katie Berlinguette, it was a labour of love. "I live in an apartment, like a lot of Vancouverites, and I don't have a patio or a yard," she said, adding that when she went looking for space in a community garden earlier this spring, she found the wait list was long — about three to five years on average.
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Canadian technology could be used to mine the deep seas, but there's growing alarm over the risks | CBC News

In dark waters near Collingwood, Ont., a giant yellow machine with metallic claws precisely snatches tiny rock balls from the lakebed, kicking up sediment with each grab. While it looks like a claw game at an arcade, for Impossible Metals, it's a demonstration of the technology the company plans to use more than 10,000 kilometres away, to mine mineral-rich nodules from the Pacific Ocean seabed. But for some scientists, it is a concerning signal of the push for more deep-sea mining.
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North Vancouver RCMP warn of scam targeting seniors | CBC News

North Vancouver RCMP have noticed a recent spike in fraud targeting seniors. On May 15, 2025, police say an older woman was contacted by someone impersonating a financial institution fraud investigator. The woman was told that fraudulent purchases had been made on her account and that the chips on her cards had to be checked. She then handed them over to someone who visited her residence and claimed to be from her bank.
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B.C. Ferries prepares for busy summer as it maintains aging fleet | CBC News

Officials with B.C. Ferries say they are preparing for the upcoming May long weekend and a busy summer season ahead. B.C. Ferries called last summer their busiest season ever, and said they're expecting even higher demand this year as they deal with an increasingly complex operating environment. "We are working with aging vessels and terminal infrastructure, and this means that we have to plan for worst-case scenarios to protect service," said Stephen Jones, vice-president of engineering with B.C. Ferries.
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Nisga'a Nation celebrates 25 years of self-governance under 1st modern-day treaty in B.C. | CBC News

It's been 25 years since the first modern-day treaty in B.C. came into effect, releasing the Nisga'a Nation from the bounds of the Indian Act and allowing it to make its own decisions for its land and people. Brought into force on May 11, 2000, the landmark Nisga'a Treaty has been seen by many as a major milestone on the path to reconciliation in B.C. It was also the first treaty in Canada to directly recognize a First Nation's inherent right to self-government.
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B.C. film industry expresses concern over latest U.S. tariff threat | CBC News

Those in B.C.'s film industry are preparing for what could be significant consequences from U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat. On Sunday, Trump posted on social media to announce that he's authorized officials to impose a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside the U.S. — including Canada. While details about this proposal are scarce, industry stakeholders in B.C. are expressing concern for the province's film and television industry.
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What the loss of the Bay means for Vancouver | CBC News

Hudson's Bay, Canada's oldest company, started its liquidation this week." The Bay building is almost 100 years old, it's Class A heritage, and I think it's an incredibly important building to the downtown," said Vancouver Coun. Mike Klassen. While the Bay initially filed for creditor protection with the intention of restructuring, the majority of its stores are now shutting down and have begun clearing their inventories.
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TransLink announces 4% fare increase for 2025 | CBC News

The TransLink board of directors has approved an average fare increase of four per cent, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. It's the highest increase since the start of the pandemic, with single-zone fares increasing 15 cents from $3.20 to $3.35. Two-zone fares will increase by 20 cents to $4.85, and three-zone fares will rise by 25 cents to $6.60. Fare increases were cancelled in 2020 as the pandemic hit and held at an average increase of 2.3 per cent per year from 2021 to 2024.
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Why 3 First Nations leaders say talk about Canadian sovereignty should include Indigenous perspectives | CBC News

Mark Carney visited Nunavut on Tuesday on his first official trip as prime minister. While there, Carney said, "Canada is strong when we recognize Indigenous Peoples as the original stewards of this land, who remind us of the deep roots from which we grow and underscore the values to which we aspire." During the same visit, he announced military investments to strengthen Canada's presence and sovereignty in the Arctic. Talk about Canadian sovereignty — in the context of threats by U.S. President Donald Trump — and questions about what this means for Indigenous sovereignty and reconciliation are what brought together a Thursday morning panel discussion with Indigenous leaders Kory Wilson, Melanie Mark and Val Napoleon on CBC's The Early Edition.
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Best Bird in B.C. contest returns for a second year | CBC News

The Wildlife Rescue Association's Best Bird in B.C. contest is back for a second year, with 32 birds and five rounds of voting. Wildlife Rescue co-executive director Linda Bakker considers last year a "huge success," with people actively engaged in picking their favourite birds — ultimately choosing the Anna's hummingbird as last year's champion. This year, the Wildlife Rescue team was looking at doing something different and asked its staff and volunteers to vote on what types of birds they'd lik...
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B.C. to cancel secondary-suite incentive program | CBC News

The B.C. government is cancelling a secondary-suite incentive program that it started in 2023 to entice homeowners to build additional units. In a statement, the government blamed "uncertain financial times" for the decision, and said it won't be accepting any new applications after March 30. It added that the federal government has committed to implementing a similar program, and that the province didn't want to duplicate efforts. B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon told CBC News that they're revie...
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Snow farming might help the ski industry survive global warming | CBC News

Following last winter, one of the warmest on record, some ski hills and nordic centres may want to look into snow farming — the practice of stockpiling snow to extend the season. Canada was one of the pioneers in a technique now used around the world, which actually has nothing to do with crops or livestock. Snow farming can mean a few different things, from redirecting snow in the winter to stockpiling it over the summer. But unlike artificial snowmaking, these techniques work even if there isn't...
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