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Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Uncertainty over permit delays, inflation and labour shortages among stakeholders’ top concerns.
Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

OTTAWA — Health Canada authorized Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant on Tuesday.
YVR prepares for winter with $40M investment

YVR prepares for winter with $40M investment

New gate protocols, 19 new pieces of snow-clearing equipment and bigger crews are some improvements made after last year's "Snowmageddon."
Epic streaming series that was shot in Port Moody premieres February 2024

Epic streaming series that was shot in Port Moody premieres February 2024

Port Moody residents will get to see a part of the city in a whole new way beginning Feb. 27. If they’re able to recognize it at all.
Child care in B.C. more difficult to find, new data shows

Child care in B.C. more difficult to find, new data shows

Statistics Canada finds child care enrolment remains below pre-pandemic level, although it has risen since 2022 and 2021; meanwhile, costs, on average, have declined as more subsidies come into effect.
B.C. teacher suspended for traumatic 'sacred cow' assignment

B.C. teacher suspended for traumatic 'sacred cow' assignment

A B.C. high school teacher has been suspended and forced to take remedial classes after a controversial assignment forced some students to tears, while one later self-harmed at home.
B.C. wrings out after atmospheric river, strong winds hit provinces coast and south

B.C. wrings out after atmospheric river, strong winds hit provinces coast and south

Residents in coastal and southern British Columbia are mopping up after an atmospheric river brought torrential rain and wind, while disrupting travel and utility services.
Serious collision shuts down Highway 13 for several hours

Serious collision shuts down Highway 13 for several hours

People are asked to plan a different route as the area will be closed for several hours.
Port Moody food bank gets more money to help more people: $77K

Port Moody food bank gets more money to help more people: $77K

Sheila Malcolmson, the provincial Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, announced the additional funding during a recent visit to SHARE's food bank.
Top seven most generous cities in Canada are in B.C., GoFundMe says

Top seven most generous cities in Canada are in B.C., GoFundMe says

Victoria, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Prince George, Kelowna, Nanaimo, and New Westminster are the most generous cities in Canada