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“If you knew sushi like we know sushi…”

Sea-horse meat sushi? DNA tests show that up to 74% of the fish in sushi venues is mislabelled.

Sea-horse meat sushi? DNA tests show that up to 74% of the fish in sushi venues is mislabelled.

Damning evidence against BC Hydro

US Judge rules that Hydro's subsidiary Powerex committed 2,708 infractions, a decision that could leave BC taxpayers on the hook for at least $265 million.

US Judge rules that Hydro’s subsidiary Powerex committed 2,708 infractions, a decision that could leave BC taxpayers on the hook for at least $265 million.

Windmills Hair-raising?

Scientists will examine cortisol levels in hair samples from  people living near wind turbines to study stress and health impacts

Scientists will examine cortisol levels in hair samples from people living near wind turbines to study stress and health impacts of wind farms

Many-headed Hydro?

BC Hydro predicted to lose 1 billion over next 4 years as Liberal Government locked in deals to purchase power from independent power projects.

BC Hydro predicted to lose 1 billion over next 4 years as Liberal Government locked in deals to purchase power from independent power projects at inflated rates.

The Desolation Of Smog?

The Sleeping Dragon, China, finally admits it is choking on its own pollution

The Sleeping Dragon, China, finally admits it is choking on its own pollution

Reason Orcas are endangered: the males won’t ask for directions.

Tagged male Killer Whale being tracked by scientists, races south to San Francisco, only to reverse course.

Tagged male Killer Whale being tracked by scientists, races south to San Francisco, only to immediately reverse course.

Rare, Asian Red-Flanked Bluetail spotted in Vancouver

Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenny demands immediate deportation of this illegal refugee!

Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenny demands immediate deportation of this illegal refugee!

Mea Culpa! Public Pensions invest in Enbridge Oilsands, Tobacco,Weapons

BCIMC, public pension manager for firefighters, Police, Teachers, Health-care workers, has $405 million invested in Enbridge, 1.8 billion in other oil companies,$395 million in Tobacco, $43 million in weapons manufacturing.

BCIMC, public pension manager for Police, Teachers, Health-care workers, and Firefighters  has $405 million invested in Enbridge, 1.8 billion in other oil companies, $395 million in Tobacco, $43 million in weapons manufacturing.

FDA approves GM “Frankenfish”

Genetically modified Salmon, reared in Panama, contains Pout fish genes which allow it to grow twice as fast.

Genetically modified Salmon, reared in Panama, contains Ocean Pout genes which allow it to grow twice as fast.