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Province puts brakes on ride-share drivers with fines

Province puts brakes on ride-share drivers with fines

It’s the driver, not the app, that’s operating illegally: Ministry of Transportation
Canucks and BC Gov launch initiative to help fight the stigma of addiction

Canucks and BC Gov launch initiative to help fight the stigma of addiction

Incoming provincial health officer, Dr.
Science proves the Canucks' Boeser has the most accurate shot in the NHL

Science proves the Canucks' Boeser has the most accurate shot in the NHL

Photograph By CANUCKS / TWITTER It was no surprise when Brock Boeser was selected to be the Canucks’ representative at the NHL All-Star Game.
Government says ICBC is in a 'financial dumpster fire'

Government says ICBC is in a 'financial dumpster fire'

Attorney General David Eby. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito British Columbia's Attorney General says major reforms are on the way to extinguish a "financial dumpster fire" at the province's public auto insurer.
Study finds mammals, birds could have best shot at surviving climate change

Study finds mammals, birds could have best shot at surviving climate change

Shutterstock Research suggests warm-blooded animals, such as mammals and birds, are better at adapting to climate change, shedding new light on how rapid temperature changes impact biodiversity.
Aboriginal Tourism in B.C. just got a big boost from Canadian government

Aboriginal Tourism in B.C. just got a big boost from Canadian government

Indigenous businesses and communities around the province have just gotten a big boost from the Canadian government, thanks to a $2.25M grant to Aboriginal Tourism BC.
ICBC posts $935M in net losses in first nine months of fiscal year

ICBC posts $935M in net losses in first nine months of fiscal year

Attorney General David Eby. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito The financial crisis at British Columbia's public auto insurer is deepening, as $1.3 billion in net losses are now projected by the end of the current fiscal year.
Wave of the future: B.C. Ferries on board

Wave of the future: B.C. Ferries on board

Safety auditor Dave Gymer works with B.C. Ferries crew from one of the car decks during a rescue drill aboard the Spirit of Vancouver Island at Swartz Bay terminal. Photograph By ADRIAN LAM, Times Colonist As B.C.
The Rio Theatre's building is up for sale

The Rio Theatre's building is up for sale

Screen grab from CBRE sales pamphlet Earlier today Exclaim got the scoop that the Rio Theatre building on Broadway is presently up for sale.
Suburbs fertile ground for ride sharing, says Uber rep

Suburbs fertile ground for ride sharing, says Uber rep

Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press Michael van Hemmen is one of many suburbanites who is looking forward to ride-hailing services coming to B.C. But on this topic, he's not just another Tri-City resident: He works for Uber.