Skip to content

Highlights

Union and employers receive mediator's terms to end B.C. port strike, source says

Union and employers receive mediator's terms to end B.C. port strike, source says

VANCOUVER — A source close to negotiations over the British Columbia port strike said both sides on Wednesday received the terms of a settlement recommended by a federal mediator that could end the 12-day-old industrial action.
Read more >
B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

DriveBC's Twitter account maxed out sharing crucial road condition information during a weekend of wildfire evacuations. Experts say it spells the end of social media as a reliable platform during an emergency.
Read more >
Letter: Departed municipal employees served West Vancouver faithfully

Letter: Departed municipal employees served West Vancouver faithfully

We’d be well advised to wait for the facts to emerge before passing judgement on events unfolding at West Van municipal hall, writes former councillor Craig Cameron
Read more >
Porsche drivers temporarily lose cars and licences for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway: RCMP

Porsche drivers temporarily lose cars and licences for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway: RCMP

The first two vehicles were travelling at 195 km/h, with the third Porsche was travelling at 146 km/h. 
Read more >
Humongous $200M superyacht arrives in Vancouver

Humongous $200M superyacht arrives in Vancouver

Superyachts are known to frequent the waters off B.C., and the recent arrival is drawing attention.
Read more >
Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

There are currently 1,748 boats listed in the national inventory of abandoned and wrecked vessels.
Read more >
North Vancouver council looks to put affordable housing above new fire hall

North Vancouver council looks to put affordable housing above new fire hall

It has been done successfully in Vancouver, the YWCA says
Read more >
Political rifts among accounting profession bodies yet to reach B.C.

Political rifts among accounting profession bodies yet to reach B.C.

Ontario and Quebec’s CPA regulatory bodies plan to sever ties with CPA Canada.
Read more >
Environment Canada calls for a shift in Metro Vancouver weather

Environment Canada calls for a shift in Metro Vancouver weather

They can't all be sunny days.
Read more >
Military priest accused of sexual abuse in B.C. case

Military priest accused of sexual abuse in B.C. case

The Bishop of Victoria and the Roman Catholic Military Ordinariate of Canada have been named as defendants.
Read more >