Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, deciding against another rate…
Some evacuation orders to lift in B.C., but wildfire disruptions drag on
Residents of British Columbia’s Shuswap region must wait another day for evacuation orders to lift in wildfire-ravaged areas of the…
Busy travel day expected for BC Ferries
We are heading into the last long weekend of the summer, with BC Ferries travellers bracing for a busy few…
Nanaimo Night Market ‘doing its job’ for downtown business ahead of final week
It’s the end of another immensely successful season for the Commercial Street Night Market in the city’s downtown.Thursday, Aug. 31…
B.C. union says teacher shortage is getting worse
There is a warning some schools in B.C. may not be able to open classrooms at the start of the…
Cooler temperatures, rain moving into Metro Vancouver
A special air quality advisory remains in effect for the Lower Mainland, as wildfire smoke from the Interior continues to…
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory
Metro Vancouver Regional District has issued an air quality advisory Friday morning, saying it expects it to continue into the…
Canada considers capping international student visas to address housing crisis
The Canadian government is considering a cap on international student visas to tackle the housing crisis.During a press conference on…
B.C. state of emergency helps rapid response to raging wildfires
British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government’s decision to declare a provincial state of emergency allows authorities to rapidly…
Communities spring into action to help N.W.T. wildfire evacuees
CALGARY —Communities receiving those fleeing the Northwest Territories wildfires are springing into action to help.Calgary pet charity Parachutes for Pets…