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Is it stress or burn out?

7/18/2022
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many to quit their jobs. We know it as The Great Resignation, and while the pandemic was clearly the catalyst that pushed many across the world to re-evaluate their relationship with work, it likely wasn’t the only factor. The biggest culprit might be stress, and it’s actually the precursor to burning […]

Duration:00:21:12

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After the heat dome, finding out if B.C. can better handle emergencies in the future

6/29/2022
Given what happened and the lack of warning and action from public agencies, is the province able to handle another widespread emergency?

Duration:00:01:34

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What’s changed in B.C.’s emergency response one year after the heat dome?

6/28/2022
Nearly 12 months after hundreds of people died, we learned public agencies dropped the ball in B.C. when it came to warning of the dangers of the heat dome.

Duration:00:01:36

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What went so wrong in the lead-up to B.C.’s deadly heat dome?

6/27/2022
B.C.'s deadly 2021 heat dome was an eye-opener for those on the frontlines. In part 1 of our series, we learn more about what went wrong and the road ahead.

Duration:00:01:40

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‘Being still and listening’: Canadian researchers contribute to first-ever library of fish sounds

3/3/2022
Canadian researchers have contributed to Fishsounds.net, an international effort collecting more than 200 sound recordings of nearly 1,200 species.

Duration:00:00:15

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Windsor police begin process of removing protesters at Ambassador Bridge

2/12/2022
Police in Windsor, Ont., started to push back protesters clogging a key trade artery between the United States and Canada on Saturday, even as demonstrations against COVID-19 public health measures continued in Ottawa and other cities across the country. Officers with the Windsor Police Service, the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police and others slowly started moving […]

Duration:00:00:43

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Heaviest rain expected today, tapers off Thursday

1/12/2022
The latest series of weather systems bringing rain to the Lower Mainland won't relent until Thursday, with up to 100 millimetres possible in some parts.

Duration:00:07:02

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Betty White dead at 99

12/31/2021
Beloved Hollywood icon Betty White has died at 99, just weeks before her 100th birthday, multiple media outlets are reporting. White would have turned 100 on January 17. My 100th birthday… I cannot believe it is coming up, and People Magazine is celebrating with me! The new issue of @people is available on newsstands nationwide […]

Duration:00:02:05

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Revisiting the best local reads of 2021 with the CityNews Bookshelf

12/31/2021
It was another busy year at the CityNews Bookshelf.

Duration:00:10:55

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B.C. hummingbirds need human help to survive cold snap say experts

12/29/2021
With more snow and cold on the way for the Lower Mainland, hummingbirds are feeling the freeze and may need human help to get through the wintry weather.
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Year in Review: A look at the top stories of 2021

12/20/2021
From the COVID-19 pandemic to B.C.'s deadly heat dome and historic flooding, a lot has happened in 2021. This is CityNews' Year in Review.

Duration:00:01:38

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VPD searching for suspect who used bear spray in downtown robbery

12/13/2021
Vancouver police are searching for a suspect in what they are describing as a "violent robbery" at a downtown department store.
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Abbotsford woman calls for accessible aid for flood-impacted locals outside evacuations zones

12/12/2021
An Abbotsford woman forced from her home by flooding is calling for better provincial help for people whose houses are damaged, but not in evacuation zones.
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Abbotsford builds dam, braces for more flooding amid series of storms

11/29/2021
A Tiger Dam has been built in Abbotsford along Highway 1 as flooding persists in some areas. There's another storm coming, and the community is preparing.

Duration:00:02:15

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Sikh relief organization offers aid across flood-ravaged B.C.

11/18/2021
Khalsa Aid Canada has mobilized volunteers in B.C. in the wake of disastrous flooding, focusing on getting people food and water.
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‘Major’ coyote problem plaguing west end Toronto neighbourhood

11/10/2021
It’s a problem people near Vancouver’s Stanley Park have faced in recent months – aggressive coyotes. Well, now people in a community near Toronto are sharing similar fears over their own coyote problem. Residents in the Jane and Dundas area say the animals are becoming a major concern — and it’s being made worse by […]
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reelected in Burnaby-South

9/21/2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has won re-election in his riding. Singh has not said who he will consider backing in the event of a minority, which the Liberals are projected to win.

Duration:00:03:24

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Conservatives’ O’Toole talks B.C. crises, vaccines, housing with NEWS 1130

9/14/2021
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As Election Day nears, we’re catching up with Canada’s federal party leaders to help you make an informed choice on Sept. 20. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole joined NEWS 1130 Tuesday morning to talk about a number of subjects, including COVID-19 vaccines, housing, and the negativity much of the overall election campaign […]

Duration:00:09:35

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20 years later: Recalling the emotional coverage of 9/11

9/10/2021
This Saturday, we mark a sombre 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks in New York. The breaking news coverage won’t soon be forgotten by those working in a newsroom. Canadian journalists were reporting on what would turn out to be the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the single deadliest […]

Duration:00:00:06

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NDP’s Jagmeet Singh talks housing, vaccine protests, opioid crisis with NEWS 1130

9/10/2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joined NEWS 1130 Friday to talk about a wide range of topics including housing, vaccine protests, and the opioid crisis.

Duration:00:09:53