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Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services

VICTORIA — The provincial government is spending $2.8 million to expand community shuttle bus services in remote and Indigenous areas of northern British Columbia.

Mar 31, 2022 1:15 PM Read more >

Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that will close gaps in three pieces of legislation while potentially making it easier to dispute traffic violation tickets.

Mar 31, 2022 12:48 PM Read more >

Accused in Kitsilano homicide makes first court appearance on murder charge

The man accused of second-degree murder in Vancouver's 17th homicide of 2021 remains in custody pending his next court appearance.

Mar 31, 2022 12:40 PM Read more >

Rights ruling could have cross-border consequences

Companies’ duty to consult could extend to Indigenous groups in United States, expert says

Mar 31, 2022 9:06 AM Read more >

B.C. resident amongst first group of drivers in Canada to receive Tesla's new self-driving software

AI, take the wheel!

Mar 31, 2022 8:39 AM Read more >

Health Canada recalls kids ponchos due to fire hazard

The Olaian ponchos, in various styles and colours, do not meet Canada’s flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear.

Mar 31, 2022 7:45 AM Read more >

Lifting of quarantine for foreign workers good news for Island farmers

Local farmers say the quarantine of seasonal workers was a relatively minor worry as they grapple with skyrocketing costs and the effects of climate change.

Mar 31, 2022 4:30 AM Read more >

B.C. ends quarantine program for temporary foreign workers, self-isolation continues

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says it is ending the COVID-19 quarantine program for temporary foreign workers but will keep a different program for another year to support self-isolation to curb the spread of the virus.

Mar 30, 2022 5:29 PM Read more >

Canada’s former top judge stays mum on her future with Hong Kong court

After two fellow judges resign, Beverley McLachlin declines to comment on her plans for her role with the Hong Kong Court of Appeal.

Mar 30, 2022 4:26 PM Read more >

B.C. teen becomes first Canadian junior female to win a World Cup

Sunshine Coast’s Gracey Hemstreet took first place in the downhill race

Mar 30, 2022 11:29 AM Read more >