BC rolls out guide on becoming a licensed cannabis producer
BC Government has launched a new step-by-step online guide for cannabis producers looking to enter the legal market in the province.
Trans Mountain investigating oil spill in Abbotsford
Trans Mountain said it is investigating a spill at its Sumas Pump Station in Abbotsford.
May deadliest month for drug overdose deaths in BC’s history
There were 18 drug overdose deaths in North Shore and the Coast Garibaldi area, which includes Squamish, the Sea to Sky and the Sunshine Coast communities.
Stats Canada launches survey about parenting during COVID-19
Stats Canada has launched a survey asking parents about the challenges of parenting during the pandemic.
Allow homeowners to defer property tax, UBCM tells BC
UBCM is asking the province to expand the Property Tax Deferral Program to cover all residential taxpayers.
Three-in-ten say they gained weight during pandemic
Three in ten Canadians say they gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by Research Co.
Face mask will be required on BC Ferries
BC Ferries passengers will be required to cover their face and will be asked to wear the face mask when a physical separation of two metres cannot be maintained.
Wildfire service predicts normal fire conditions in June
BC Wildfire Service is predicting ‘normal’ fire conditions in June, and is still investigating who started the fire in Squamish Valley.
Help sought for kittens found in a trash compactor in Sechelt
The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help to care for four tiny kittens who survived a horrific experience after being found in a dumpster near Sechelt.
Criminals are submitting fake CERB applications
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people about criminals using stolen identities to open bank accounts and submitting Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) applications in people’s names.