Simple upgrades in older apartments can cut carbon emissions drastically
FortisBC has released emissions and energy use data showing that simple energy efficiency upgrades in older apartment buildings have the
BC to restrict vaping products and ads, increase taxes
BC will restrict vapour product access, flavours, nicotine content, packaging and advertising to protect youth from risks associated with vaping.
Why it’s wrong to sack Don Cherry
The Don Cherry controversy has once again highlighted a fact of life in Canada — racism in this country is
Vancouver going foam-free, will help businesses ditch takeout containers
Vancouver is going foam-free following Council’s approval of the foam ban by-law earlier this year. Starting January 1, 2020, the
British Columbia’s sea of glass is under threat
Deep in the ocean off of BC’s Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound live rare and delicate glass sponge reefs.
More transit disruptions by weekend if no action by TransLink: Unifor
Unifor will return to the bargaining table to negotiate in good faith with Coast Mountain Bus Company, but warns that
Now an early warning system for viral outbreaks in Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver will monitor liquid waste management system for viruses and the potential associated risks.
New online platform creates open dialogue between city and residents
Powell River residents are joining the conversation since the city launched its new public engagement platform, called Participate Powell River,
Watch out, Chinese gold scam could be making a comeback
Police are warning the public about the possible return of the “Chinese gold” or “buried treasure” scam. This particular scam
Metro Vancouverites are angered by litterers and lazy dog-owners
At least seven-in-ten residents of Metro Vancouver are angry after witnessing four specific illegal behaviours, a new Research Co. poll
80% say Canada should do more to honour veterans
As Remembrance Day approaches, many Canadians will be taking time to reflect on the service and sacrifices of the men
Public hearing to be held on alleged misconduct of VPD officers
The Police Complaint Commissioner has called a public hearing into allegations of police misconduct involving Constable Eric Ludeman and Constable Neil Logan of the Vancouver Police Department.
Free transit for veterans on Remembrance Day
In partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion, TransLink is offering free transit for veterans on Remembrance Day and promoting the
Clever pup at VGH named after Huckleberry Finn
He’s four months old, playful and adventurous. And he now answers to the name Finn. “Finn is a great name
North Shore Rescue, RCMP seek public help in finding Bowen Island woman
North Shore Rescue and Bowen Island RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating missing person Shilanne Rose Stedmances.
BC ferries awards contract for four more hybrid electric vessels
BC Ferries continues to roll out its Clean Futures Plan. It has awarded Damen Shipyards Group of the Netherlands contracts
‘NDP ALR rules forcing out British Columbians with addictions’
MLA Jane Thornthwaite, the BC Liberal Mental Health and Addictions Critic, is calling on John Horgan to reverse the NDP’s
Metro Vancouver releases 10-year Housing Plan
Metro Vancouver Housing today unveiled its 10-Year Housing Plan, which outlines plans to invest approximately $190 million in affordable housing
Tsleil-Waututh Nation appeals to Supreme Court in Trans Mountain lawsuit
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) is taking the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX) to the Supreme Court of Canada. TWN is
China is now viewed favourably by 29 per cent of Canadians
Researchers at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and department of political science at the University of British