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B.C. to open wildfire education, training centre in Kamloops, first of its kind in North America

A new state-of-the-art wildfire education and training centre is coming to Kamloops.Announced Thursday, B.C. Premier David Eby shared the centre…

Taiwan earthquake – latest news: Rescuers race to save dozens trapped in tunnels as nine confirmed dead

Dozens are understood to be trapped in highway tunnels after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s east coast, which has seen…

Pressure growing on federal government to make groceries more affordable

As grocers continue to make big profits while Canadians make tough choices about month-to-month expenses, pressure is growing for the…

Expert says ‘devil’s in the details’ of new proposed federal renters’ supports

As the federal government proposes new protection measures for renters in Canada, one expert in Vancouver says the ideas are…

How to escape if your car goes underwater

It’s a nightmare scenario for drivers: Your car leaves the road and plunges into water, transforming your vehicle into a…

How to get medical aid in Victoria if you don’t have a family doctor

In Victoria, across Vancouver Island, and in many communities throughout BC, it can be incredibly difficult to access a doctor…

Millennials most likely to get rid of their cars

Millennials most likely to get rid of their cars due to cost of living crunch: car share While the majority…

BC Ferries fares increasing as of April 1

BC Ferries is increasing its fares starting this spring.The company says as of April 1, fares will rise by 3.25…

B.C. remains most expensive place to rent in Canada

A new report says the average asking price for a rental unit in Canada was $2,193 per month in February,…

B.C. businesses mixed on minimum wage hikes

Kelowna workers welcome wage increase as local businesses consider cuts in response.Kelowna businesses are giving a mixed reaction to the…