B.C. residents drinking less but still too much, say health officials
British Columbians are consuming alcohol at rates lower than they have in decades, but the province’s health officials say we are still drinking too much. According to a new report, Living Well, Drinking less: Reducing Alcohol-related Harms in BC, released...
See Vancouver’s Sen̓áḵw towers, from the inside out
Breadcrumb Trail Links See Vancouver’s Sen̓áḵw towers, from the inside out This week, the first Indigenous residents will move into the first tower, and calls will start going out to others that have registered for a chance at the market...
‘Sharp decline’ in auto theft and reported crashes across province, says ICBC
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Sharp decline’ in auto theft and reported crashes across province, says ICBC The spring data roundup from the public auto insurer also shows hybrid vehicle registrations have now eclipsed EVs in B.C. Author of the article: By...
One man dead in targeted late-night shooting in Langley
Breadcrumb Trail Links One man dead in targeted late-night shooting in Langley The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case after shots were fired on Brydon Crescent just before midnight Tuesday Author of the article: By Joseph Ruttle...
Bear attacks jogger in Squamish
Conservation officers have issued a public safety advisory after a black bear attacked a jogger in Squamish Monday evening. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) says the victim, a man, was running along a trail in the Wildlife Management Area...
B.C. law coming to mandate dashboard cameras for commercial vehicles
A private-members bill to mandate dash cameras on all commercial vehicles travelling B.C. highways has passed unanimously through the legislature. B.C. Conservative member Ward Stamer says the bill started with families along Highway 5 in his Kamloops-North Thompson constituency who...
Transit workers vote on strike after failed talks with Coast Mountain Bus Company
Unionized bus drivers and SeaBus operators will vote Tuesday on whether to take strike action after contract talks between Unifor and the Coast Mountain Bus Company broke off. Unifor Locals 111 and 2200, which represent 5,000 transit workers across Metro...
Crow caution: concerned corvids commence careening season
Wildlife experts are warning people in the Lower Mainland amid increased reports of crows attacking to protect their young. Jackie McQuillan, programs director for the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C., says the birds’ breeding season has begun, and residents have...
Reported Germany-Canada LNG deal would bolster investment case for Ksi Lisims: Eby
B.C. Premier David Eby says a deal for Canada to supply liquefied natural gas to Germany makes it more likely the Ksi Lisims project on the West Coast will proceed. Eby made his remarks after multiple outlets reported German firm...
Sewer use warning lifted, leak repaired in Comox Valley
Residents in B.C.’s Comox Valley can now use toilets, dishwashers, laundry, and other household water-related equipment again. The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) says in a statement that repairs have been successfully completed, and the sewage leak has been stopped....
