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Burnaby council opposes land sale for townhouse development

A Burnaby townhome development in the Royal Oak neighbourhood won’t go ahead as planned after council opposed the sale of…

BC Teachers’ Federation gears up for negotiations in contract year

The excitement of sending kids back to school is being tempered by issues already being flagged in the classroom. The…

BC Ferries having record summer; union claims maintenance rushed

As we head toward the Labour Day long weekend, BC Ferries says it is on track for a record summer…

Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as CPKC lockout drags on

Rail workers pushed back hard Friday against the federal government’s move to get them back on the job, with a…

Bargaining resumes as Canada rail shutdown begins, locking out employees

Bewildered commuters were turned away from shuttered rail lines on Thursday as an unprecedented railway lockout upset travel plans for…

Air Canada pilots could go on strike soon and here’s what travellers should know

If you have flights with Air Canada next month, you might want to stay updated on discussions between the airline…

BC election: Conservatives continue to gain support in latest poll

The latest polling ahead of October’s provincial election suggests the BC Conservatives continue to surge in support.This latest survey from…

More than 400 wildfires burning across B.C.

The number of wildfires in B.C. has grown to over 400 after weeks of tinder-dry, warm conditions.The BC Wildfire Service…

Lower Mainland rain won’t do much to lower wildfire risk: meteorologist

While you may have heard a bit of rain hit your roof overnight and you may see a few more…

BC wildfires: concerns as lightning storms spark new fires

The wildfire situation in this province is ramping up with fresh worries the forecast won’t help crews battling flames on…