Province working on allowing municipalities to ban single-use plastic
The Government of BC plans is moving to approve bylaws banning single-use plastics in Richmond, Victoria, Saanich, Tofino and Ucluelet.
BC to change regulations to address rising cost of strata insurance
BC is making changes to strata insurance regulations to address the rising cost of strata insurance in the province and to make the industry transparent.
Healthy food eatery Tractor opens in Park Royal mall
A healthy food restaurant chain has opened its tenth location inside the Park Royal mall in West Vancouver.
Significant push of smoke expected in BC
Smoke forecast models indicate the potential for a significant push of smoke into BC throughout the weekend.
BC Ferries won’t allow passengers to stay in vehicles
Transport Canada is rescinding the temporary flexibility it granted to BC Ferries to allow passengers to remain in their vehicle on enclosed vehicle decks.
Man drowns near Keats Island in Howe Sound
A Richmond man has died after going into medical distress while swimming near Keats Island in Howe Sound.
BC to fund more mental health programs in schools
Government of BC will provide school districts more resources to support mental wellness programs.
Alert issued after two dead in carbon monoxide poisoning
Technical Safety BC is raising concerns after two incidents of fatal exposure to carbon monoxide in the province.
Highway 1 traffic stop yields $840,565 in cash
A Surrey man is facing criminal charges after a traffic infraction on Highway 1 yielded $840, 565 from his commercial vehicle.
One in three people avoiding health care workers: UBC research
One in three people in BC have been avoiding health care workers during pandemic, according to a new research by UBC.