Category Archives: British Columbia

North Vancouver alert for Amber the dog retrieves quick success
VANCOUVER - Quick action by North Vancouver police along with a social media alert about a missing dog named Amber allowed for a speedy recovery of the golden retriever. Mounties say a frantic dog own...
Feb 13, 2024

Vancouver medical health officer says climate change puts many at risk
Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical health officer says every community within her region is at risk of harm because of the changing climate. Dr. Patricia Daly says those risks from climate extre...
Feb 13, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador fights back against rental ad denounced as slur
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador tourism officials have released an advertisement highlighting the province's rugged scenery and lively music in response to a vacation rental company's ad ...
Feb 13, 2024

B.C. eyes community, non-profit, underused lands to build affordable rental units
VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby says the private market can't solve the province's housing crisis, as his government launches an almost $3 billion public housing program to build more affordable re...
Feb 13, 2024

Double-digit tax increase possible
City of Port Alberni taxpayers should prepare for a double-digit tax increase this year. Finance Director Andrew McGifford says the budget increase initially came in at 26% before staff whittled it do...
Feb 13, 2024

'Back to the Future,' 'Beetlejuice' part of Mirvish's Hollywood-driven new season
TORONTO - Mirvish Productions is going Hollywood with its 2024-2025 season. The Toronto theatre company says it has lined up musical versions of "Back to the Future," "Beetlejuice" and "Moulin Rouge" ...
Feb 13, 2024

Self-defence argument made in Nanaimo woman's first degree murder trial
Editor's Note: The following story contains graphic details of violence. Reader discretion is advised. VANCOUVER - Stating his client faced mounting abuse from her ex-boyfriend, the lawyer of accused ...
Feb 12, 2024

Lundin Mining employee dies at Never-Corvo mine in Portugal
VANCOUVER - Lundin Mining Corp. says an employee died Monday at its Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal. The Vancouver-based mining company says the employee, who was operating a piece of equipment undergrou...
Feb 12, 2024

Group says Lululemon is 'greenwashing' as its emissions rise, wants competition probe
VANCOUVER - A non-profit organization in British Columbia says it has asked Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate athletic-wear giant Lululemon, arguing the company is misleading customers about ...
Feb 12, 2024

B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors
VANCOUVER - British Columbia and Ottawa have announced $733 million in new federal funding over the next five years to improve health care for the province's seniors. They say the funds will help expa...
Feb 12, 2024