SciShow
This Canadian Lake Changes Its Spots Every Year
This lake in Canada sports a stunning summer look - spots! And the weird geology and hydrology that makes these spots is definitely worth talking about. Plus, Spotted Lake may not be the only one of its kind, and might tell us more about...
Crash Course
Taxes: Crash Course Economics
We've been talking about the unavoidables recently. Last time, we covered Death. This time, it's taxes. So, what are taxes? Why do we pay taxes? What is all that tax money used for? This week, Adriene is going to cover all that and more....
SciShow
These Migrating Birds Fuel Up by Eating…Mud?
A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?
PBS
"Heart Berries" Author Terese Marie Mailhot Answers Your Questions
Terese Marie Mailhot, author of our January pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions on “Heart Berries,” and Jeff announces the February book selection.
SciShow
3 of the Biggest Experiments Ever
Whether it's robots under the sea, wave detectors in space, or star-power on land, this episode has big experiments covered.
SciShow
Talk Show: Dr. Diana Six, the Mountain Pine Beetle, and Another Insect that freaks Hank out
Diana Six teaches Hank about the Mountain Pine Beetle and all its glory, including taste! Then Jessi from Animal Wonders introduces Hank to a couple cuties he is not too sure about.
Crash Course
Taxes: Crash Course Economics
We've been talking about the unavoidables recently. Last time, we covered Death. This time, it's taxes. So, what are taxes? Why do we pay taxes? What is all that tax money used for? This week, Adriene is going to cover all that and more....
TED Talks
TED: This is the moment to take on the climate crisis | Al Gore
Lighting up the TED stage, Nobel laureate Al Gore takes stock of the current state of climate progress and calls attention to institutions that have failed to honor their promises by continuing to pour money into polluting sectors. He...
Curated Video
Live music performed during sunset at the top of Whistler mountain
New ReviewLive music performed during sunset at the top of Whistler mountainCredit: Philippa Jenkins/The Independent
Curated Video
Clothing donation bins under scrutiny after 7 fatalities
They're designed to take clothing donations, not lives. However at least seven Canadians, five of them in British Columbia, have died after becoming trapped in donation bins. The latest was this week in West Vancouver, prompting some...
Curated Video
Protesters across Canada show support for anti-pipeline camp in northern B.C.
A small anti-pipeline blockade on a British Columbia forest road has escalated to dozens of demonstrations across Canada and beyond. But the issue is more than just a fight between the community and the police, or even the community and...
Curated Video
Top 6 Museums to Visit in Vancouver
Howcast - Learn about the top six museums to visit in Vancouver in this Howcast travel video.
Curated Video
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision on B.C. ostrich cull case
The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision on the B.C. ostrich cull case. This comes after Universal Ostrich in Edgewood, B.C., was ordered to cull over 400 birds after highly pathogenesis avian flu was detected on the farm last...
Curated Video
Chilcotin River breaches landslide
Water from the Chilcotin River has begun to spill over a landslide which has blocked the river since the July 30.
Curated Video
Water breaches dam on Chilcotin River
People have been warned to stay away from the Chilcotin and Fraser rivers after water that pooled behind a natural dam, formed by a landslide last week, surged through and headed downstream.
Curated Video
Former cliff-jumper warns of dangers
Hot weather this long weekend means many will be cooling off in the water, while some might be tempted to try risky activities like cliff-jumping. Barry MacRury learned about the dangers of cliff-jumping the hard way when he was a teen...
Curated Video
B.C. Interior braces for possible flooding after massive landslide
B.C. residents, the provincial government and First Nations are bracing for a possible deluge of water after a massive landslide dammed the Chilcotin River in B.C.’s Cariboo region. Officials warn ‘impacts could be significant’ if the...
Curated Video
MLA Teresa Wat defends her defection to B.C. Conservatives
Richmond North Centre MLA Teresa Wat says she moved to the B.C. Conservatives after listening to people in her riding. She’s the fourth MLA to leave Kevin Falcon’s B.C. United party.
Curated Video
Vancouver Pride celebrates drag artists
Performers Androgynass and Acacia Gray say drag is a freeing expression of gender and art, and celebrating it has never been more mainstream.
Curated Video
Taking stock of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's style of government
Veteran urban affairs reporter Frances Bula gives her take on recent moves by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and his ABC party.
Curated Video
What does the defection of another B.C. United MLA mean for other parties?
The Early Edition host Stephen Quinn asks NDP MLA Henry Yao about the provincial political landscape after Teresa Wat became the fourth B.C. United MLA to defect to the Conservatives.
Curated Video
Jasper wildfire evacuee describes situation, helping others escape
Jasper, Atla., resident and local tour operator Joe Urie describes the fast-moving wildfire situation impacting his town, and how he helped others — including senior citizens — get out of the danger zone.
Curated Video
Jasper mayor calls wildfire ‘our community’s worst nightmare’
With buildings on fire and the future of his Alberta town unsure, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says he’s trying to remain hopeful amid the rapidly evolving wildfire situation he calls ‘absolutely our community’s worst nightmare.’
Curated Video
We asked Vancouverites: Will you be watching the Summer Games?
Paris is gearing up to host the Summer Olympics starting Friday, and millions of Canadians will be tuning in.The CBC’s Pariya Zabihi asked Vancouverites if they'll be watching the Games and what they're most excited about.