Page 27 - Simon Yu News Today

Mountain pine beetles were not new to B.C. when they first started making news in the late '90s. But the combination of a warming climate and forest practices led to an explosion in its population, creating a domino effect that continues to unfold in the forestry industry today.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is maintaining the extreme cold warning it issued Tuesday for most northern and Interior regions.

Engineer Simon Yu is due to be sworn in as the as mayor of Prince George, B.C., on Monday. "Diversity is doing well here," said Yu, a first-generation immigrant from Hong Kong who will be the city's first mayor of colour.

The world of cryptocurrency and poker converged last week with the StormX Invitational II taking place at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.

A political analyst says multiple B.C. cities' elections of their first mayors of colour over the weekend should encourage more diverse candidates thinking of running for their community's top job.

Nearly half of B.C. communities have a new person in charge after Saturday’s vote

Nearly half of B.C. communities have a new person in charge after Saturday’s vote

Nearly half of B.C. communities have a new person in charge after Saturday’s vote

Nearly half of B.C. communities have a new person in charge after Saturday’s vote

Nearly half of B.C. communities have a new person in charge after Saturday’s vote