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Author of 'Crazy Rich Asians' in Vancouver to discuss his latest novel

Author of 'Crazy Rich Asians' in Vancouver to discuss his latest novel

Kevin Kwan The bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend is coming to Vancouver this week. A movie adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians based on Kwan's book is scheduled for release on August 17, 2018.
Officials warning B.C. flooding this year may be worse due to 2017 wildfires

Officials warning B.C. flooding this year may be worse due to 2017 wildfires

A mudslide near Bridal Falls on Highway 1 last year.
B.C.'s 2017 wildfires have the potential to flare up this spring: Forest Service

B.C.'s 2017 wildfires have the potential to flare up this spring: Forest Service

The BC Wildfire Service is warning that hotspots left by last year's massive wildfires in British Columbia's southern Interior have the potential to flare up as temperatures climb this spring.
Millennials opting for ‘responsible’ investing, study finds

Millennials opting for ‘responsible’ investing, study finds

Sean Burke, chief operating officer for the Vancouver-based equity crowdfunding financial technology company FrontFundr: millennials are highly tuned into the world of socially responsible investing?|?Chung Chow Millennials are twice as likely as bab
Two people found dead in Richmond home

Two people found dead in Richmond home

The Richmond RCMP responded to a report of gunfire and arrived at a residence in the 6600 block of Eckersley Road shortly after 2:30 a.m. on April 30. Police found two decreased victims inside the home and Cpl.
The good, the bad and the challenging: A breakdown of B.C. class sizes

The good, the bad and the challenging: A breakdown of B.C. class sizes

Some fascinating numbers about schools in B.C. were quietly released on Friday by the provincial government. The most disappointing and surprising stats show the number of classes in B.C.
Amazon to expand Vancouver tech hub, build office tower on old post office site

Amazon to expand Vancouver tech hub, build office tower on old post office site

Photo QuadReal Property Group Online retail giant Amazon has announced it will expand its Vancouver tech hub and create 3,000 new high-tech jobs.
Ottawa claims price on carbon could cut 90 million tonnes of emissions by 2022

Ottawa claims price on carbon could cut 90 million tonnes of emissions by 2022

The Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation mill is seen in Abercrombie, N.S. on October 11, 2017. An Environment Canada analysis says the federal government’s carbon pricing plan will eliminate as much as 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2022.
From 0 to 100 in seven minutes: TransLink's fast-charging electric buses

From 0 to 100 in seven minutes: TransLink's fast-charging electric buses

An electric bus like this will be used in the bus trial.
Floods, mudslides prompt evacuation orders, alerts in several parts of B.C.

Floods, mudslides prompt evacuation orders, alerts in several parts of B.C.

A mudslide which took out a portion of Highway 3A near Keremeos earlier this month.
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