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B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

VICTORIA — New legislation that takes aim at rapidly expanding short-term rentals in British Columbia will increase badly needed long-term rental housing, Premier David Eby said after the act was introduced in the legislature Monday.
B.C. to mandate flush toilets on construction sites with over 25 workers

B.C. to mandate flush toilets on construction sites with over 25 workers

Details of the new rules are still being worked out, the union said.
Court hears civil suit over alleged sexual abuse by retired B.C. teacher

Court hears civil suit over alleged sexual abuse by retired B.C. teacher

The Grade 6 student was referred to a retired teacher for help in writing a book.
'Harmful': Human rights commissioner resigns over Saskatchewan's pronoun bill

'Harmful': Human rights commissioner resigns over Saskatchewan's pronoun bill

REGINA — Former Saskatchewan human rights commissioner Heather Kuttai says she spoke with her son before she decided to resign on Monday over the province’s proposed pronoun legislation. Her son, who’s transgender, told her not to go quietly.
Vancouver cop suspended with pay over parody penis poster

Vancouver cop suspended with pay over parody penis poster

Incident now part of larger proposed class-action lawsuit by six current, former female B.C. officers.
North Vancouver RCMP appeal for return of stolen urn

North Vancouver RCMP appeal for return of stolen urn

An urn containing the cremated remains of the widow’s husband was stolen in Central Lonsdale.
Jewish residence in South Surrey egged, vandalized

Jewish residence in South Surrey egged, vandalized

A person drew a Swastika symbol on the building.
Whistler double homicide preliminary hearing underway

Whistler double homicide preliminary hearing underway

Brothers Keeper gangster Meninder Dhaliwal and friend Satindera Gill were killed by gunshots fired outside the Sundial Hotel.
Baldrey: B.C.'s health care system will take every funding dollar it can

Baldrey: B.C.'s health care system will take every funding dollar it can

Will Ottawa's recent $1.2B investment for B.C. over the next three years actually help its health-care system?
Former WVPD officer among six female cops alleging workplace harassment

Former WVPD officer among six female cops alleging workplace harassment

The women are asking for their lawsuit to be certified as a class action, alleging a systemic culture of gender-based bullying at municipal detachments