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Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
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B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

Funds will be split between the Canadian Cancer Society and Hope Air to expand their programs.
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British Columbia expects 'enhanced masking' in health-care settings, Dix says

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an announcement is coming Thursday on new rules for the province's health-care facilities, include masking.
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PoCo Heritage calls on city to provide a living wage for staff

PoCo Heritage calls on city to provide a living wage for staff

PORT COQUITLAM — PoCo Heritage signed a partnership deal with the city last year, meaning the base rate for its staff should be at least $24.08 an hour, the president of the non-profit group told elected officials.
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Metro Vancouver region facing potential wave of development fee increases

Metro Vancouver region facing potential wave of development fee increases

Single-family homes and townhomes could see fee increases more than triple over three years.
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You can now report minor crimes in Port Moody with just your fingertip or a mouse

You can now report minor crimes in Port Moody with just your fingertip or a mouse

PORT MOODY — Emergencies and crimes in progress should still be reported to 911.
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about buying travel insurance in 2023

Everything B.C. residents need to know about buying travel insurance in 2023

Missing an important step could cost you big bucks.
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B.C. construction industry taps $10M to help battle worker shortages

B.C. construction industry taps $10M to help battle worker shortages

Initiative has registered 1,329 apprentices and given funding to 700 employers.
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Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

COQUITLAM — French immersion teacher allowed Grade 2/3 students to watch a film containing "inappropriate" scenes, teacher discipline board says.
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Lawsuit against Port Coquitlam funeral home alleges wrong body delivered

Lawsuit against Port Coquitlam funeral home alleges wrong body delivered

Daughter sues Port Coquitlam funeral home, health authority and the transfer service after someone other than her deceased father was delivered to a mosque for burial rites.
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