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New carshare company launches unique, pedal-powered, covered tricycles

New carshare company launches unique, pedal-powered, covered tricycles

Photo courtesy Veemo A new carshare... er, bikeshare ... company called Veemo has finally launched after getting a bunch of press a couple years ago announcing an imminent release.
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Student dies on Sea to Sky between Squamish and Whistler

Student dies on Sea to Sky between Squamish and Whistler

At least fourth death so far this year on that stretch of Highway 99
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Disruptive start-ups to bring innovation to mining sector

Disruptive start-ups to bring innovation to mining sector

$1,000,000 DisruptMining competition brings new ideas and innovation
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Vancouver group tackles loneliness, language barriers through conversation

Vancouver group tackles loneliness, language barriers through conversation

Beyond the Conversation is a volunteer organization that helps people practice their English skills and foster relationships
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B.C. minimum-wage hikes to make restaurant meals pricier

B.C. minimum-wage hikes to make restaurant meals pricier

Restaurateurs want government to keep lower rate for employees who receive tips
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Weather Network says spring will be a little late this year, especially in B.C.

Weather Network says spring will be a little late this year, especially in B.C.

Ian MacDonald and his dog Sweep walk past some freshly bloomed daffodils in Beacon Hill park. The Weather Network says spring will be a little late this year.
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Kardashian says she'll eat her baby's placenta—can you do that in Vancouver?

Kardashian says she'll eat her baby's placenta—can you do that in Vancouver?

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian announced recently she plans to eat her baby’s placenta after giving birth, but the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are health risks involved for the infant.
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First-home purchase program closing in B.C.

First-home purchase program closing in B.C.

Fewer than 3,000 of the expected 42,000 loans in the $700-million program were issued
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Business to bear brunt of budget tax hikes

Business to bear brunt of budget tax hikes

B.C. Finance Minister Carole James’ first full budget projects surpluses, but does so with large tax burden shift to business. Businesses in B.C.
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Warning issued about safety of shipping containers

Warning issued about safety of shipping containers

WorkSafeBC is warning of the unseen risks workers and the general public can face when reusing shipping containers for workplace or residential storage.
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