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Canada to ban open net fish farms in B.C. by 2029

Canada to ban open net fish farms in B.C. by 2029

The Canadian federal government says it will ban open net salmon farms in British Columbia starting in 2029 in a plan that will renew more than 60 licences across the province for another five years.
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B.C. Securities Commission FOI process akin to Monty Python sketch, says critic

B.C. Securities Commission FOI process akin to Monty Python sketch, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is a 'bad actor' when it comes to facilitating FOI requests, according to government watchdog Jason Woywada.
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Les Leyne: What John Rustad is pitching: Tax cuts, addiction treatment, nuclear power, fire Bonnie Henry

Les Leyne: What John Rustad is pitching: Tax cuts, addiction treatment, nuclear power, fire Bonnie Henry

B.C. Conservative leader said he’s offering a “common sense” approach to governing
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Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Writers from the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster are wanted to submit short stories for publication.
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Court upholds B.C. woman's right to keep guinea fowl hens as pets

Court upholds B.C. woman's right to keep guinea fowl hens as pets

City of Vancouver failed to bring evidence or make submissions to resolve the issue, Justice Neena Sharma said.
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B.C. woman won't get refund for boyfriend's paragliding gift

B.C. woman won't get refund for boyfriend's paragliding gift

Stephanie Gaston said she bought the flight as a Christmas gift for her boyfriend but he wasn't ready to follow through.
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Car passenger sues CN after collision with train in Richmond

Car passenger sues CN after collision with train in Richmond

The woman alleges CN Railway and its employees' negligence caused her injuries.
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B.C. sheriff shortage recommendations unaddressed, lawyers say

B.C. sheriff shortage recommendations unaddressed, lawyers say

"An immediate, full explanation from the attorney general is required to restore public confidence in our judicial system."
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Provincial floatel order trumps Squamish bylaws, says Ministry

Provincial floatel order trumps Squamish bylaws, says Ministry

The provincial ministry responsible for the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has confirmed that a recent order for Woodfibre LNG to house workers on the floatel worker accommodations near Squamish overrides the District of Squamish processes.
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Daughter 'loved more than words' killed in alleged Surrey home invasion

Daughter 'loved more than words' killed in alleged Surrey home invasion

A suspect is in custody for an unrelated charge.
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