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Here’s the plan to run electric ferries between downtown Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons

A groundbreaking plan is in the works to launch two all-electric, 150-passenger ferries that will connect downtown Vancouver, Bowen Island,…

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Canada

Some B.C. schools cancel in-person learning as snow batters South Coast, Vancouver Island

As winter weather continues to batter the Lower Mainland and parts of Vancouver Island, post-secondary schools in British Columbia have…

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World

Greek island Santorini evacuated after earthquakes shake tourist destination

The Greek islands, particularly Santorini, have been experiencing a series of earthquakes that have raised concerns and prompted the evacuation…

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World

Danish PM wants boosted US ‘footprint’ in Greenland, but island ‘not for sale’

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated on Monday that Greenland is “not for sale,” firmly rejecting any notion of the…

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World

Earthquakes near Greek island of Santorini worry experts, residents

More than 200 undersea earthquakes have been recorded near the Aegean Sea islands, popular summer vacation destinations, over the past…

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Tech

Sea otter off Vancouver Island prime suspect in river otter deaths. Researchers say that’s not unusual

A sea otter off the coast of Vancouver Island has become the main suspect in a series of river otter…

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World

Exploring Greenland’s majestic history as President-elect Trump shines spotlight on island nation

Greenland has long been a destination of interest for both tourists and politicians alike. Before President-elect Trump expressed interest in…

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Canada

Goat Island, well-known stopoff for Grand Lake boaters, hits the auction block

Grand Lake boaters who have frequented Goat Island for decades are in for a surprise as the province has decided…

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Canada

Barking sea lions on Bowen Island are music to the ears of this conservationist

Peter Kearney, a long-time resident of Bowen Island, has been delighted by the recent sightings of sea lions climbing onto…

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Canada

Island family hit with $345,000 bill from P.E.I. government after oil spill

An Island family in Sherbrooke, just outside Summerside, has been dealt a devastating blow after being handed a $345,915 environmental…

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