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Illegal ride-hailing underway in B.C. while government reconsiders laws

Illegal ride-hailing underway in B.C. while government reconsiders laws

Shutterstock As the British Columbia government explores the potential impact of allowing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, a number of such services have already been operating illegally in the province.
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City of Burnaby demands removal of porta-potties from pipeline protest camp

City of Burnaby demands removal of porta-potties from pipeline protest camp

Protesters on Burnaby Mountain ran into some porta-potty problems this week. The City of Burnaby does not allow them on public lands. Above, Douglas Fugge near Shellmont Street and Underhill Avenue.
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City misses goal of 600 modular housing units for homeless before winter

City misses goal of 600 modular housing units for homeless before winter

City’s goal was to open 600 modular housing units before winter
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Judge denies bail for Jamie Bacon, accused of counselling murder of individual

Judge denies bail for Jamie Bacon, accused of counselling murder of individual

A British Columbia judge has denied bail to Jamie Bacon, who is accused of counselling the murder of an individual. Bacon's lawyer has said he pleaded not guilty to the charge and he is scheduled to have his trial heard by a jury in April.
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Vancouver gas prices could go higher than $1.50 per litre in 2018

Vancouver gas prices could go higher than $1.50 per litre in 2018

Analyst explains why Vancouver will remain home to Canada’s highest gas prices
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Canadian television actor Donnelly Rhodes dies at age 80

Canadian television actor Donnelly Rhodes dies at age 80

Donnelly Rhodes of Da Vinci’s Inquest holds his trophy after winning for best actor in a leading dramatic role at the 17th Annual Gemini Awards in Toronto on November 4, 2002.
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Deadly dog virus outbreak a reminder we should all get our pups vaccinated

Deadly dog virus outbreak a reminder we should all get our pups vaccinated

Shutterstock Parvovirus, a viral disease that can be deadly for dogs, especially puppies, is making an appearance in Sooke and other parts of southern Vancouver Island. “The disease is severe,” said Dr.
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B.C. teen creating app, summer camp to revive First Nations language

B.C. teen creating app, summer camp to revive First Nations language

Tessa Erickson, 15, of the Nak???azdli Whut???en First Nation is seen in this undated handout photo.
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B.C. taxi group urges province to take slow and cautious route on ride share

B.C. taxi group urges province to take slow and cautious route on ride share

Michael van Hemmen of Uber Canada speaks members of the committee on ride-sharing following his presentation in downtown Vancouver, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward The B.C.
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Trio of “roving bachelor” river otters build new pad in the middle of Richmond

Trio of “roving bachelor” river otters build new pad in the middle of Richmond

Three river otters in a land-locked lagoon near Richmond’s City Centre A trio of “roving bachelor” river otters has requisitioned a relatively new, inner-city lagoon — a “rare” and “amazing” event, according to a local biologist, who was among the fi
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