B.C. is warning residents that 2026 could be another bad year for wildfires
The B.C. government is urging residents to prepare for an active wildfire season.Due to “persistent drought conditions,” the BC Wildfire…
New film, whisky pay homage to Martin Mars water bombers
Best Coast Distillers in North Saanich has produced WildFire Whisky in honour of the Hawaii Martin Mars, with some proceeds…
Victoria to consider new 179-unit apartment becoming co-op housing
In this week’s committee of the whole meeting, Victoria’s city council will consider a grant application to aid in the…
Liberals suspend federal fuel excise taxes until Labour Day
The Liberal government will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day as the Iran war…
Canada & B.C. rents continue dropping, but not in Nanaimo
As average asking residential rents see multi-year lows both nationwide and in B.C., renters in the Harbour City are being…
Out of control wildfire east of Merritt triples in size
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a 150-hectare, out-of-control wildfire is scorching land southeast of Merritt.The blaze was discovered on…
BC Ferries increases fares after chaotic long weekend of cancellations, delays
Be prepared to pay more to travel on BC Ferries.Effective Wednesday, the company’s rates are going up as part of…
Major upgrades to busy Metro Vancouver bridge will close lanes until 2027
Major rehabilitation work aimed at improving safety, reliability and extending the lifespan of the Queensborough Bridge has begun, and drivers…
B.C. Ferries adjusts schedule for the next week after generator problem scuttles sailings
Tuesday saw several cancelled sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen due to the generator issue with the Spirit of Vancouver…
B.C. union calls for full-time remote work due to spiking gas prices
B.C.’s average price jumped to around 173 cents this week. In Greater Victoria on Monday, it was 207 cents a…