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Bus ridership struggles to recover in the Tri-Cities

Bus ridership struggles to recover in the Tri-Cities

TransLink figures show boardings in the northeast sector are 37% of pre-pandemic levels, below the regional average
You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having snow tires on most B.C. highways

You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having snow tires on most B.C. highways

Winter tires and chains are required on most routes in B.C. starting Oct. 1
B.C. drivers second speediest in Canada after Albertans: study

B.C. drivers second speediest in Canada after Albertans: study

When looking at risky driving behaviours, men are more likely than woman to engage in this with 76 per cent compared to 71 per cent.
Rollout of COVID alert app remains murky for B.C.

Rollout of COVID alert app remains murky for B.C.

When a national contact-tracing app was announced in June, officials in Ottawa emphasized it would roll out first in Ontario, where early testing was taking place. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added at the time B.
Man smashes into Port Coquitlam utility pole, loses wheel and flees police

Man smashes into Port Coquitlam utility pole, loses wheel and flees police

The incident, which occurred the evening of Sept. 30, ended when police captured the man with a dog unit.
Investigation ends after photo of bear with Timbit linked to previous incident

Investigation ends after photo of bear with Timbit linked to previous incident

The B.C. Conservation Officers Service said it has concluded its investigation of a Victoria man over new allegations of feeding wildlife from his vehicle window.
B.C. NDP promises greater access to student grants, creation of more tech spots

B.C. NDP promises greater access to student grants, creation of more tech spots

John Horgan said Thursday that a re-elected New Democrat government would expand access to student grants and create thousands of spaces for tech programs at post-secondary institutions. The B.C.
Transport Canada updates airport mask requirements; bandanas, shields no longer OK

Transport Canada updates airport mask requirements; bandanas, shields no longer OK

Transport Canada has updated requirements for face coverings at all Canadian airports. The changes mean no more bandanas, masks with valves or vents, neck gaiters or face shields.
BC Liberals hope Zargham can engineer a victory in Port Coquitlam

BC Liberals hope Zargham can engineer a victory in Port Coquitlam

The first-time candidate is looking to unseat long-time NDP MLA Mike Farnworth in the upcoming provincial election
‘Terrified’ Port Coquitlam student waits for COVID-19 contact tracer to call

‘Terrified’ Port Coquitlam student waits for COVID-19 contact tracer to call

Riverside exposure announcement raises fears, but superintendent said health authorities will reach out if staff, students have been in contact with a COVID-19 case