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BC Hydro system faces cybersecurity threats: auditor general

BC Hydro system faces cybersecurity threats: auditor general

BC Hydro is not effectively managing parts of the power grid that could be susceptible to cyberattacks, the province’s auditor general said Tuesday.
Canadian women earn significantly less in pay, bonuses and profit sharing

Canadian women earn significantly less in pay, bonuses and profit sharing

Canadian women are paid 25 per cent less than men and the gap widens further when it comes to bonuses and profit sharing, according to a new study.
New West hero honoured for bravery in Queensborough hammer attack

New West hero honoured for bravery in Queensborough hammer attack

Alexey Baybuz was just walking over the Queensborough Bridge enjoying the fresh air on Sept. 23, 2018, when he saw a man being attacked.
Vancouver police release video in search for 2018 Yaletown assault suspects (Video)

Vancouver police release video in search for 2018 Yaletown assault suspects (Video)

Vancouver police Tuesday morning released a video in the ongoing search for suspects in 2018 Yaletown assault that resulted in life-changing injuries.
You won't need a visa to visit Brazil starting this summer

You won't need a visa to visit Brazil starting this summer

Brazil is the largest country in South America, but, until now, Canadians have always required a visa to enjoy its offerings.
Facebook scrubs 1.5M Christchurch attack videos but criticism goes viral

Facebook scrubs 1.5M Christchurch attack videos but criticism goes viral

Facebook says it removed a staggering 1.5 million videos showing harrowing viral footage of the Christchurch mosque rampage.
Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

The Bank of Canada is inviting people to touch the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond to check out new security features.
SFU breaks ground on $10M-plus stadium on Burnaby Mountain

SFU breaks ground on $10M-plus stadium on Burnaby Mountain

Simon Fraser University is breaking ground Tuesday as construction begins on the SFU stadium project. SFU students have made a $10-million contribution.
Man injured after allegedly yelling racial slurs at prayer vigil in Metro Vancouver

Man injured after allegedly yelling racial slurs at prayer vigil in Metro Vancouver

RCMP have notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia of an incident in Surrey during a prayer vigil which has resulted in injury.
BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

The BC SPCA is trying to rally support for Bill C-84, which broadens the definition of bestiality and expands provisions against animals used for fighting.