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Developer takes heat for not building rental homes near Coquitlam SkyTrain station

Developer takes heat for not building rental homes near Coquitlam SkyTrain station

A big developer in Coquitlam’s Burquitlam neighbourhood was criticized for not turning their seven-storey housing project into a purpose-built rental project.
Canadian on Maui says 'firestorm' engulfed town, as death toll rises to 53

Canadian on Maui says 'firestorm' engulfed town, as death toll rises to 53

A Vancouver man who lives part time on the Hawaiian island of Maui has described how an enormous "firestorm" engulfed the town of Lahaina, where at least 53 people were killed by the devastating blaze.
Vancouver real estate broker hit with $58,000 penalty for money laundering breaches

Vancouver real estate broker hit with $58,000 penalty for money laundering breaches

The broker was found to be in non-compliance of a number of regulations connected to money laundering and the Terrorist Financing Act.
B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

The B.C. Supreme Court refused to certify a class action lawsuit brought by residents of the Lytton, B.C., wildfire that burned most of the town's centre in 2021. The judge, however, left the door open for another try.
British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

VANCOUVER — A heat wave that is expected to last most of next week has prompted British Columbia's government to warn people to prepare for sweltering conditions, but a repeat of the deadly 2021 heat dome isn't being forecast.
Port Moody pizza lovers rejoice. There's a new pie place in town

Port Moody pizza lovers rejoice. There's a new pie place in town

Emilio Finatti had its soft opening on Tuesday (Aug. 8).
Why Ottawa's new rules for electricity mean little for B.C.

Why Ottawa's new rules for electricity mean little for B.C.

Provinces that still burn natural gas for power push back against new net-zero plan
Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

B.C. Court of Appeal confirms Bryce Casavant's settlement agreement holds water despite prior ruling his dismissal was flawed
Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Abbotsford company plans to convert planes to airtankers over next two years
This big national lacrosse championship tournament begins in Port Coquitlam on Monday

This big national lacrosse championship tournament begins in Port Coquitlam on Monday

No team from British Columbia has ever won the Founders Cup