Members of a Canadian conservation organization are working ona project toincrease biodiversity and healthy wetlands in British Columbia with the help ofbeavers.

Farmers markets all over the province are opening up for the season, bringing with them a renewed sense of community, an appreciation for local products, and an increase in outreach.

While many Ukrainian-Canadians create pysanky every Easter, for artist Joan Branderthe brightly coloured and intricately drawn eggs have come to represent a hope for peace in Ukraine at a time when the country and its culture are under attack.

After more than 50 years of teaching, Herman Venema has retired and closedhis studio with a final sale last weekend, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and support for his students. "The space and kindness and support that he's provided for people who love clay over 50 years is phenomenal."

A Vancouver Island fire chiefis calling for more workplace support for firefighters followinga colleague's death from cancer. Although a claim withWorkSafeBC remains ongoing, the firefighter's death is believed to be work-related.

A Port Moody high school student says she wantsto improveinmates' prospects for success when released from prisonby providing them with books.

Alex Cuba, who won a Grammy for best Latin pop album, has been further honoured with a mural in his hometown of Smithers, B.C., and an honorary degree from Ontario's Queen's University.