Microplastics found in all arctic beluga whales tested by researchers
Microplastics (particles less than 5 mm in size) are increasingly seen as a global environmental concern, having been detected in
British Columbians not prepared for storm-related power outages
Despite experiencing the most damaging winter storm in BC Hydro’s history last year, many British Columbians remain unprepared for storm-related
Pattullo Bridge overnight closures begin November 24
The Pattullo Bridge will be closed overnight in one direction from November 24 to December 12 for the continued installation
BCSC detects Ponzy scheme that duped 65 BC investors
A British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) panel has found that a B.C. resident and two B.C. companies used a Ponzi scheme to commit fraud against investors.
Police warn public about high-risk sex offender living in Vancouver
The Vancouver Police Department is warning the public about a high-risk sexual offender who is now living in Vancouver.
Canadian craft brewery lost $2.1 million in social-engineering cyber attack
Mere technological solutions will not save you from a cyber attack. Attackers also use social engineering, another name for plain
Two hybrid electric ships of BC Ferries bound for BC
BC Ferries’ first two hybrid electric Island Class ferries are on their way to British Columbia. The ships departed Constanta,
‘Vacation shaming’ is keeping Canadians from using all their vacation time
As a nation, Canadians value their time off work. But are they actually taking the vacation time they’re entitled to?
3 in 5 Canadians say biggest problem on roads is drivers not signalling
While some progress has been observed since last year, a significant proportion of Canadians continue to have negative experiences with
Vancouver police appeal for witnesses to suspicious fire
Vancouver Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious fire that caused extensive damage to a South Vancouver apartment building Monday and sent one person to hospital with serious injuries.
Police dog Haro sniffs out fleeing man and woman
A 27-year-old woman and 29-year-old man have been arrested and charged after fleeing in a vehicle from police in Penticton,
Duncan man given lifetime ban in disturbing animal cruelty case
Anderson Joe of Duncan has been given a lifetime ban on owning animals and a 90-day suspended sentence in a case involving Teddy, an emaciated, chained dog, who was seized by BC SPCA animal protection officers in February of 2018.
BC appoints MLA to lobby Ottawa on cell phone gouging
Premier John Horgan has appointed Bob D’Eith, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission, as a federal lead to advocate to Ottawa for more affordable and transparent cellphone options.
BC will force companies to reveal how gas prices are set
BC will force oil and gas companies in British Columbia to reveal to consumers how gas prices are set. The new changes are a result of new legislation that was introduced on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019.
Children’s Hospital improves access to mental health care for children and youth
The first service of its kind in Canada, BC Children’s Hospital’s Compass program has increased access to mental health and
Charges laid by RCMP in international malware virus scam
The RCMP’s National Division Cybercrime Investigative Team has laid charges against John Paul Revesz from Toronto for allegedly operating an
Seawall to close for repairs in Stanley Park
The Vancouver Park Board will begin annual slope stabilization and maintenance work in Stanley Park next week. Work on the
Canadian drillers blame foreign-funded green groups for losses, layoffs
Canadian oil drillers have blamed punitive regulation and attacks by foreign-funded environmental groups for huge loss of foreign capital, job
Vancouver police officer charged with sexual assault
A Vancouver police officer has been charged with sexual assault following an RCMP investigation into an alleged incident that occurred in the Whistler last year.
Now taxi drivers too will have to wear seat belts
It’s time to start buckling up for taxi drivers. Taxi drivers used to be exempt from wearing seat belts under