FortisBC plans to upgrade 100-year-old gas meter technology
The new meters, Fortis BC says, will explore ways to improve the reliability of its system and add new customer benefits.
Investor alert: Beware of these wallet apps
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is alerting investors about “smart wallet” apps that purportedly store a person’s crypto-assets and
Transit strike possible as TransLink-Union talks fail
Possibility of a strike by TransLink operators and Seabus workers looms over the transit system as negotiations broke off between
SPCA announces winners of its annual photography contest
From black bear families to a praying racoon, BC SPCA has announced the winners of the 11th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest.
Overnight closures on Pattullo Bridge begin on October 15
The closures are to support bridge user safety through the continued installation of an early seismic activity and wind warning system.
Rare sea turtle rescued in Port Alberni
An olive ridley sea turtle that usually inhabits tropical and subtropical waters was rescued by community members in Port Alberni on Sept. 30.
Pedestrian struck and killed by car in evening rush hour in East Vancouver
The pedestrian, a Vancouver resident, was crossing the street near East 49th Avenue and Tyne Street when he was struck by a Suzuki station wagon shortly after 6 p.m.
Proceedings against two cops for conduct during vacation in Cuba
An investigation into the conduct of two Lower Mainland police officers while they were off-duty in Canada is now moving to a disciplinary proceeding.
Theft from disabled man: Suspect arrested thanks to public appeal
Metro Vancouver Transit Police is thanking the public after a tip from a citizen led to the arrest of a woman who allegedly stole a phone from a young man with disabilities.
Winter tires are now required on most BC Highways
Province is reminding drivers that beginning on Oct. 1, people travelling on most provincial highways are required to equip their vehicles with appropriate winter tires.
Police identify man who choked and robbed people on transit
Metro Vancouver Transit Police has identified and issued an arrest warrant for a man who choked and then robbed people on transit.
BC local governments support lowering voting age to 16
At the Union of BC Municipalities meeting on Thursday, the City of Victoria brought forward a resolution to lower the
Worldwide roaming top prize of new Scratch & Win ticket
Got the travel bug? BCLC’s new $10 Scratch & Win ticket, Roam, is designed for players whose dream of winning
Unsolicited calls and messages affect most British Columbians
A significant proportion of British Columbians recently had to deal with unsolicited text messages and calls on their mobile phone,
Renovating or demolishing your home? Beware of asbestos: WorkSafeBC
WorkSafeBC is raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos in pre-1990s homes and urging homeowners to talk to their contractor before starting renovations or a demolition.
BC announces new rebate for EV charging at home
To qualify for the CleanBC rebates, home and workplace charging stations must be installed, and final documentation submitted, by March 31, 2020.
Wild Skeena sockeye populations declined by 56-99% over last century
Researchers drawing on 100-year-old sources of salmon data have found that recent returns of wild adult sockeye salmon to the
Sign up to get smoky skies alert in your email
People can enter their email on the Government of British Columbia’s air quality website to automatically receive air quality advisories and smoky skies bulletins.
Police seek help finding suspect who stole disabled man’s iPhone
Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole a mobile phone from a young man with physical disabilities.
Please don’t eat bear’s lunch, BC Parks tells hikers
Are you going hiking in the Garibaldi Provincial Park in the fall? BC Parks is urging people to leave the