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B.C. takes aim at subsidized U.S. diesel flooding provincial market

Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. takes aim at subsidized U.S. diesel flooding provincial market Prince George-based Tidewater Renewables welcomed the province’s action to require low-fuel standards be met with Canadian products. Author of the article: By Alec Lazenby Published Feb 27,...

Feb 28, 2025 | Local

B.C. emergency room doctor sues colleague, alleging sex assault after work party

Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. emergency room doctor sues colleague, alleging sex assault after work party Male doctor denies allegations in response to female colleague’s lawsuit Author of the article: By Susan Lazaruk Published Feb 27, 2025 3 minute read You...

Feb 28, 2025 | Local

Vancouver vs. Surrey: How B.C.’s two biggest cities plan to build their way out of...

Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver vs. Surrey: How B.C.’s two biggest cities plan to build their way out of a housing crisis Vancouver and Surrey have different geography, density and infrastructure. They face different challenges when it comes to where and...

Feb 28, 2025 | Local

B.C. fruit farmers worried amid looming U.S. tariffs

The deadline for 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods is fast approaching, and some B.C. fruit farmers are growing increasingly concerned about their future. While appreciated, the provincial government’s recent $10-million investment in the industry may not be...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

City of Delta resolves plan to address ER closures

The City of Delta adopted three motions in an emergency special council meeting Monday after Delta Hospital’s emergency room was closed overnight all weekend. The ER experienced service interruptions due to staffing shortages, on both Saturday and Sunday night. Delta...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

ABC Vancouver Park Board commissioners violated private meeting rules: integrity commissioner report

Some ABC Party Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation commissioners violated provincial policies, according to a report from the board’s integrity commissioner. The report says six out of seven commissioners met privately to discuss policy before public meetings took place....

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

Evening wind warnings around Vancouver bring ferry cancellations

Strong winds around coastal B.C. have forced the cancellation of some evening ferries between Vancouver and Vancouver Island Monday. Environment Canada says a wind warning is in effect for Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast, the Southern Gulf Islands...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

BCLC warning public of fake casino ads

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is warning residents to be cautious of social media scams that involve websites posing as casinos. The Crown corporation says scammers share fraudulent posts and ads, using the logos, names, and photos of real...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

First Nation report says communication shortfalls hampered B.C. landslide response

A report from a First Nation says the massive Chilcotin River landslide in the B.C. Interior last year revealed shortfalls in communication and co-ordination of the emergency response from provincial and federal governments. The Tsilhqot’in National Government’s report says it...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

Vancouver pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car, police investigating

Cambie Street near West Broadway in Vancouver was closed temporarily Monday morning after a pedestrian was hit by a car before 6:30 a.m. 6:35 – #Vancouver – Collision – Cambie Street southbound just past the lights at Broadway. Traffic is...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local