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B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

Some economists say the measure could discourage investment and tighten market conditions.
Heritage sign marks stolen rock drill as a historical landmark

Heritage sign marks stolen rock drill as a historical landmark

How a stolen rock drill became a heritage site on the Sunshine Coast Highway
Powell River Villa finishes season on winning note

Powell River Villa finishes season on winning note

Vancouver Island Soccer League club awaits decision on relegation status
Report puts cost of B.C. coal mine pollution cleanup at $6.4B

Report puts cost of B.C. coal mine pollution cleanup at $6.4B

Environmental group warns Glencore of costly pollution problem it could inherit with Teck coal mine acquisition.
How volunteers keep skiers gliding at Dakota Ridge

How volunteers keep skiers gliding at Dakota Ridge

‘It's quite time-consuming, but it is a lot of fun,’ says longtime volunteer Steve Sleep
Rob Shaw: Locke's 'Simpsons' strategy works as NDP caves on Surrey policing funds

Rob Shaw: Locke's 'Simpsons' strategy works as NDP caves on Surrey policing funds

Cash for co-operation? NDP government offers millions of dollars more to mayor to end Surrey police stalemate
In memoriam: Nicholas John Gregory

In memoriam: Nicholas John Gregory

December 12, 1958 - January 5, 2024
'Please come back': B.C. family pleads for woman who disappeared to be found

'Please come back': B.C. family pleads for woman who disappeared to be found

Her sister hopes she will come back to Merritt or contact the family.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Mario Canseco: Support for King Charles wanes as Canadians' republican sentiment grows

Mario Canseco: Support for King Charles wanes as Canadians' republican sentiment grows

Growing numbers of Canadians want an elected head of state, survey reveals.