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Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike

Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike

Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to end the British Columbia port strike that has snarled cargo in about 30 ports and spurred fears of supply chain chaos across Canada.
Three men face Metro Vancouver contraband tobacco charges

Three men face Metro Vancouver contraband tobacco charges

The charges relate to May 2021 events. 
'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

Escalating wildfires and worsening drought across British Columbia signal challenging times ahead, with the province and nation facing the worst fire season in 100 years, said Premier David Eby.
Rob Shaw: B.C. follows suit, Premier David Eby pulls government advertising from Facebook and Instagram

Rob Shaw: B.C. follows suit, Premier David Eby pulls government advertising from Facebook and Instagram

Journalism a vital public service that needs to be supported, Eby says.
'I was crying': B.C. woman encounters majestic pod of orcas

'I was crying': B.C. woman encounters majestic pod of orcas

Sara Evans managed to film the encounter, one she describes as a dream come true. 
Coquitlam starts strategy to save, boost trees while 'balancing' housing needs

Coquitlam starts strategy to save, boost trees while 'balancing' housing needs

Coquitlam looks to increase its canopy cover and work with developers to retain trees.
Ottawa could help health care with better international recruiting, premiers say

Ottawa could help health care with better international recruiting, premiers say

WINNIPEG — Canada's premiers reiterated calls for more federal help for health care Tuesday, while acknowledging that provinces can learn from each other in areas such as worker retention.
This $3.7M yacht was spotted in Vancouver. Here's what it looks like inside

This $3.7M yacht was spotted in Vancouver. Here's what it looks like inside

The pleasure craft is headed for Galiano Island.
Pandemic resignations could have been caused by rising home prices: UBC research

Pandemic resignations could have been caused by rising home prices: UBC research

Working paper based on U.S. data may help shed light on changes in Canadian employment.
List shows year-long wait for Tri-Cities family physicians as Coquitlam doctors retire

List shows year-long wait for Tri-Cities family physicians as Coquitlam doctors retire

Need a physician? You can enrol in B.C.'s new Health Connect Registry, but you may still have to wait awhile to get a family doctor.