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Wars are on the Wane Worldwide
The world has become dramatically more peaceful since 1992, according to the Human Security Report. The number of wars, coup d'etats, and acts of...
Victoria Required to Clean Up Sewage
Barry Penner, the British Columbia Environment Minister, announced today that Victoria will be required to provide a fixed schedule for sewage treatment to the...
Boy, Six, Saves Kid Brother from Cougar
The Canadian Press reports on a 6-year-old boy from British Columbia whose instincts for caring about a younger brother overcame his fear as he...
Two Lost Worlds Give Us Hope – by David Suzuki
February 15, 2006 — Two lost worlds were in the news last week. One was discovered halfway around the world, but the other is right...
New Life for Historic Railway
In what has been called an "historic agreement," a scenic stretch of railroad along the rugged coastline of British Columbia has been donated to...
Healing the Globe: 11 Bright Spots
A quick rundown of 11 bright spots that are healing the globe, from Cairo to California, from Bolivia to British Columbia, From Moroco to...
Good News in History, June 21
Happy 80th Birthday to The Kinks co-founder and frontman Ray Davies. Regarded as one of the most influential British songwriters, Davies wrote the 1964...
Good News in History, June 18
Happy 82nd Birthday to Paul McCartney. The musician and composer renowned for his groundbreaking work with The Beatles has won 21 Grammy Awards and...
Good News in History, May 9
638 years ago today, the Treaty of Windsor, the world's oldest international accord still in force, was signed between Great Britain and Portugal. It...
Good News in History, February 16
19 years ago today, the Kyoto Protocol went into effect after ratification by Russia. It commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based...
Good News in History, February 1
60 years ago today, the British Invasion arrived in the US after The Beatles reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with I Want...
Good News in History, December 3
31 years ago today, engineers at the Sema Group used the Vodaphone network and a computer to send the world's first SMS. It revolutionized...
1912 Schoolhouse Not Only Saved from Demolition—But Moved to a Tribal Reservation That Needed One–WATCH
In a neighborhood of Vancouver, a small antique schoolhouse that had looked over Maple Avenue since 1912 became slated for demolition.
But it turned out...
Refugee is Reunited With Beloved Dog After a Year Apart Since Fleeing Afghanistan
An Afghan refugee living in British Colombia was finally reunited with her dog Lucky after 10 months apart.
Sending Lucky and her cat Leo aboard...
Watch Women’s Intimate Encounter With Humpback Whale Flipping-on the Charm Near Vancouver
In British Colombia's Georgia Strait, two recreational boaters had an intimate face to face moment with a humpback whale.
Caught on camera, the boaters were...
Cueva Canadiense Recientemente Descubierta, es tan Grande que la Estatua de la Libertad Encajaría en su Entrada
Detalles adicionales de la cueva recién descubierta en el parque provincial de Wells Gray, en Columbia Británica, indica que la apertura fue puesta a descubierto debido al cambio climático.
Master Violinist Performing for Inmates Receives Unexpectedly Enthusiastic Ovation (Watch)
Violinst Gidon Kremer performed Bach for inmates at the Pacific Institution in British Colombia, calling the prisoners more enthusiastic than concertgoers.
Scientists Are ‘Giddy’ Over Their Historic Visit to One of the ‘World’s Youngest Islands’
This newly-formed stretch of land off the coast of Australia could provide valuable new insight to the topographical conditions on Mars.
The Ultimate Dream Job Will Pay You to Travel the World and Post Your Experiences to Social Media
If you enjoy traveling the world and posting videos and pics on Instagram, apply for this job and start your dream employment.
Read Woman’s Heartfelt Open Letter to Flight Attendant Who Extended Simple Offer of Kindness 17 Years Ago
17 years ago, Annemarie Kaan was on a plane flying from Australia to Canada, preparing to start her new life in a totally different country.
The...