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'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfires and smoke that repeatedly contaminated grapes.
When and how often can a landlord come into a Metro Vancouver rental unit?

When and how often can a landlord come into a Metro Vancouver rental unit?

"Sometimes [landlords] will do it for the purpose of harassing or intimidating tenants to make them want to leave," said a tenancy lawyer.
Manslaughter trial begins in 2022 B.C. death

Manslaughter trial begins in 2022 B.C. death

Jeffrey Scott Van Dyke has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the June 2022 death of Scott Alan Carver.
Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

The three unions say the summit is an “unprecedented” effort to chart out a future for B.C.’s forestry industry
Coquitlam to boost $135K into Caribbean, BC Dumpling festivals

Coquitlam to boost $135K into Caribbean, BC Dumpling festivals

Coquitlam is also cutting its Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in August to make way for bigger a Summer Concert Series, as well as more BC Culture Days programming in September.
B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

When police finally caught up to motorcyclist Mojtaba Alipour, they struggled to handcuff him.
'The Beast' officially rolls into Belcarra fire hall

'The Beast' officially rolls into Belcarra fire hall

The new fire truck, at a cost of nearly $600,000, is "a bargain for taxpayers," said Miranda Venos, vice president of the Sasamat Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Map: Here are the cheapest neighbourhoods for rent in Metro Vancouver this March

Map: Here are the cheapest neighbourhoods for rent in Metro Vancouver this March

Your guide to the cheapest rent in the most expensive market in Canada.
January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

Most of the total insurance claims connected to the January 2024 cold weather event were connected to personal property damage.
B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

Canada and the U.S. have asked the International Joint Commission to carry out a reference study and recommend solutions for mining pollution in the Elk and Kootenay rivers.