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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 shareWhile the majority of…

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…

Get those shovels ready, snow and rain heading toward Lower Mainland

Tuesday afternoon’s commute could end up being a slippery one, as snow and rain are heading toward the Lower Mainland.A…

Gas prices spike, will continue climbing in B.C.

After a shock jump of about 15 cents a litre for regular gasoline in two days at stations around the…

Non-profit seeks tax cut to keep rents ‘very low’ in Burnaby apartment building

Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society wants a property tax reduction on a Metrotown apartment building it is planning to buy.A…