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Should B.C. cities rethink their shady priorities?

Should B.C. cities rethink their shady priorities?

As temperatures climb, former chief planner warns B.C. cities need to rethink old ways of maximizing sunlight and minimizing building shadows.
Opinion: Ditching fossil fuels can be a silver bullet for cost-burdened British Columbians

Opinion: Ditching fossil fuels can be a silver bullet for cost-burdened British Columbians

Electric vehicles and heat pumps offer significant financial benefits, according to Clean Energy Canada
Alleged e-bike-caused house fire spawns lawsuit against Burnaby's Envo

Alleged e-bike-caused house fire spawns lawsuit against Burnaby's Envo

Other companies also sued for damages after fire 'destroyed the plaintiffs' home and contents.'
B.C. voters keep ditching United for Conservatives ahead of fall election, survey reveals

B.C. voters keep ditching United for Conservatives ahead of fall election, survey reveals

Provincial election race tightens as NDP leads over rising Conservatives.
The key to successfully merging your finances with a partner, according to experts

The key to successfully merging your finances with a partner, according to experts

There's no right way to manage finances in a relationship other than maintaining open communication.
Provincial government announces $5.8B for BC Hydro over the next decade

Provincial government announces $5.8B for BC Hydro over the next decade

The announcement was made in Vernon on Monday.
Intelligence task force to monitor all future byelections for foreign interference

Intelligence task force to monitor all future byelections for foreign interference

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says measures to monitor and assess foreign interference threats will be part of all future federal byelections, not just general elections.
Rob Shaw: Is a $600M bailout the answer to TransLink's money woes?

Rob Shaw: Is a $600M bailout the answer to TransLink's money woes?

TransLink’s funding problems can be traced back to 1998.
Hotel spats aside, B.C. lags rest of Canada for work stoppages

Hotel spats aside, B.C. lags rest of Canada for work stoppages

Threats of strikes and actual job action at the Port of Vancouver, airlines and hotels could deter corporate investments, tourist visits
Metro Vancouver board launches North Shore sewage plant audit process

Metro Vancouver board launches North Shore sewage plant audit process

Some Metro Vancouver directors voiced dismay over media coverage of extraordinary cost overruns and overall governance.