B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come
At the same time, Dr. Neil Fassina says demographics suggest skilled trades technicians are beginning to move into the next…
Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.’s TransLink
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is injecting nearly $500 million into the Metro Vancouver transit system to save it from what…
Canada, other governments hustle to stop Silicon Valley Bank crisis from spreading
Shares in several U.S. banks sell off hard as government takes over another bank. Governments in the U.S., Britain and…
First Asian woman Michelle Yeoh win Oscars 2023 best actress
Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh says she ‘kung fu’d’ glass ceiling with historic best actress win. Michelle Yeoh is reminding people…
Metro Vancouver traffic blitz hands drivers over 500 tickets
As road safety blitzes have popped up over the last week around Metro Vancouver, hundreds of drivers have been ticketed…
B.C.’s overdose death rate double what it was
VICTORIA — The overdose death toll has surpassed 200 for another month in British Columbia. B.C.’s overdose death rate double…
North Vancouver cyclist killed in crash
A cyclist has died after they were hit by a commercial vehicle in North Vancouver Monday morning.According to the North…
Nordstrom closing down in Canada, shuttering all 13 stores
Roughly 2,330 people to lose their jobs Nordstrom Inc. says it is winding down its Canadian operations and closing all…
B.C. and Ottawa reach $27-billion health funding agreement
LANGLEY, B.C. — Millions in immediate federal funding will make a difference in the “acute situation” in British Columbia’s hospitals,…
B.C. invests $150 million to upgrade aging 911 emergency system
SAANICH, B.C. — The British Columbia government is investing millions to upgrade the 911 calling system, allowing for location tracking…