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Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight

Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight

The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls "induced" seismic activity after a series of earthquakes linked to hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the northeastern corner of the province.
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Broom bash connects Savary neighbours/helps conservation efforts

Broom bash connects Savary neighbours/helps conservation efforts

Volunteers gathering at Duck Bay later this month to pull invasive species
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B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

The minimum wage will be $17.85 as of June 1.
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Floating sauna wellness experience on the horizon in qathet

Floating sauna wellness experience on the horizon in qathet

Spark winner thrilled to make idea a reality
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Inquest to be held in April for UVic student who died of toxic-drug poisoning in residence

Inquest to be held in April for UVic student who died of toxic-drug poisoning in residence

First-year student Sidney McIntyre-Starko died January 2024 of cardiac arrest due to fentanyl poisoning while in residence at the University of Victoria
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Vancouver plans to tackle 'humanitarian crisis' of crime in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver plans to tackle 'humanitarian crisis' of crime in Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood is in the grip of a "humanitarian crisis" of crime and violence that has reached a tipping point, Mayor Ken Sim said as he unveiled a taskforce to tackle organized crime.
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Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing about 1,200 workers at LifeLabs throughout British Columbia says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the employer. The B.C.
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Man breaching curfew tries to hide from Burnaby police under blanket: RCMP

Man breaching curfew tries to hide from Burnaby police under blanket: RCMP

A Coquitlam man has been charged with violating a conditional sentence order by being out and about at 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to police.
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'Horrendous': Heating issue leaves Vancouver seniors in the cold

'Horrendous': Heating issue leaves Vancouver seniors in the cold

Some elderly tenants in supportive housing are vulnerable and don't have anyone checking in on them, says daughter of one resident.
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Plant removal a loss for salmon/people, say qathet volunteers

Plant removal a loss for salmon/people, say qathet volunteers

Lang Creek Native Plant Garden members hope salmon society can find alternative solution to parking expansion
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