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Opinion: B.C.'s energy transition hidden in plain sight

Opinion: B.C.'s energy transition hidden in plain sight

In some B.C. communities, research shows a fully electric apartment or condo building can cost nearly a third less than when built with gas heating.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
B.C. renter caused explosion with portable gas stove, lawsuit alleges

B.C. renter caused explosion with portable gas stove, lawsuit alleges

Xiaolu Niu claimed the fire caused the sprinklers to go off, resulting in damage to the rental unit and adjacent suites.
B.C. man appears on murder charge tied to fatal stabbing

B.C. man appears on murder charge tied to fatal stabbing

Jonathan James Bulloch was stabbed on May 27, 2023 after an altercation near Davie and Bute streets. He later died in hospital.
Track athlete from qathet receives second honour

Track athlete from qathet receives second honour

Nelle Liefsoens recognized again by BC Athletics for her steeplechase accomplishments
B.C. masseur pleads not guilty to four counts of sexual assault

B.C. masseur pleads not guilty to four counts of sexual assault

Jun Dong Gao, 49, has elected to be tried by a provincial court judge.
Mischief report near worksite investigated by Powell River RCMP

Mischief report near worksite investigated by Powell River RCMP

Setting concrete damaged by quads and dirt bikes, according to police
B.C. boosts green rebates amid record deficit

B.C. boosts green rebates amid record deficit

In addition to a 25% boost in the BC Family Benefit Bonus, British Columbians will see a 10% increase in the Climate Action Tax Credit and a one-time $100 rebate on their hydro bill.
B.C. wineries brainstorming solutions amid devastating losses

B.C. wineries brainstorming solutions amid devastating losses

99% grape loss could cost up to $445 million.
B.C. homeowners who sell within two years to face flipping tax

B.C. homeowners who sell within two years to face flipping tax

The tax starts at 20 per cent on income from properties sold within one year, gradually declining to zero for those sold between 366 and 730 days.