Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Highlights

B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is restricting the use of cellphones in schools and targeting social media companies in an attempt to reduce the harm they cause to children, which Premier David Eby likened to the damage from tobacco and opioids.
New seniors advocate announced by province

New seniors advocate announced by province

KinVillage CEO Dan Levitt will replace Isobel Mackenzie when she retires in April
'Widespread heavy rain': Up to 30 mm of rain to fall in Metro Vancouver before atmospheric river

'Widespread heavy rain': Up to 30 mm of rain to fall in Metro Vancouver before atmospheric river

Flood watches have been issues for widespread areas of the Lower Mainland.
Justin Timberlake kicking off massive world tour in Vancouver

Justin Timberlake kicking off massive world tour in Vancouver

He's bringing sexy back to Vancouver.
Former B.C. hops farm director issued $550K penalty for fraud

Former B.C. hops farm director issued $550K penalty for fraud

Alexander William Bridges, also known as Alex Blackwell, faces a substantial monetary penalty after defrauding investors of Fraser Valley Hop Farms Inc.
Tribunal rejects $3K motorcycle claim against BC Ferries

Tribunal rejects $3K motorcycle claim against BC Ferries

"Mr. Mah should not have left his motorcycle without confirming how to properly secure it."
Vancouver's popular annual cat festival is taking a pause this year

Vancouver's popular annual cat festival is taking a pause this year

The "paws" aims to lead to the "purrfect" comeback for the event
Watch: Truck fire closes busy Vancouver street, large amount of fuel spilled

Watch: Truck fire closes busy Vancouver street, large amount of fuel spilled

Plumes of smoke were seen above the vehicle on the busy thoroughfare.
Minutes of only one Vancouver budget task force meeting released

Minutes of only one Vancouver budget task force meeting released

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim created the task force in April 2023 to find budget efficiencies.
Vancouver International Wine Festival set to drive Italian wine sales

Vancouver International Wine Festival set to drive Italian wine sales

Wholesales for Italian wines increased last year in B.C. while overall wine wholesales fell, according to new data
$(function() { $(".nav-social-ft").append('
  • '); });