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Average FortisBC electricity bill going up about $5 next year

Average FortisBC electricity bill going up about $5 next year

If you get your electricity from FortisBC, your bill will be going up in 2022. The utility got approval from the BC Utilities Commission to install a 3.47% general rate increase for its customers, effective Jan. 1.
B.C. Mounties say they are monitoring protest against gas pipeline

B.C. Mounties say they are monitoring protest against gas pipeline

HOUSTON, B.C. — The RCMP say they are investigating allegations that protesters threatened security officials, set off flares and damaged vehicles at a drill site for the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern British Columbia.
Vancouver, Victoria homebuyers 'under the most pressure' to reset expectations next year

Vancouver, Victoria homebuyers 'under the most pressure' to reset expectations next year

Housing affordability looking ‘grim’ going into 2022, says RBC
Update: COVID-19 testing site at YVR reopens

Update: COVID-19 testing site at YVR reopens

VCH said it temporarily shut down the site due to traffic volume in the airport area Monday afternoon
Songstress Sarah McLachlan to headline this summer's Squamish Constellation Festival

Songstress Sarah McLachlan to headline this summer's Squamish Constellation Festival

The Canadian singer will play the final night of the three-day festival on Sunday, July 24.
RCMP say man died at Silverstar Mountain Resort after falling into ravine

RCMP say man died at Silverstar Mountain Resort after falling into ravine

Rescuers tried to resuscitate the man at the scene
Emaciated dog and five puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo

Emaciated dog and five puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo

British Columbia's new COVID-19 restrictions to curb Omicron variant come into effect

British Columbia's new COVID-19 restrictions to curb Omicron variant come into effect

VANCOUVER — New COVID-19 restrictions ranging from audience capacities on large venues to the number of people able to attend indoor gatherings are in effect today. The health measures are scheduled to last until Jan. 31.
Police investigating after death at SilverStar ski resort in British Columbia

Police investigating after death at SilverStar ski resort in British Columbia

VERNON, B.C. — One person has died at a ski resort in British Columbia's Okanagan region. The sales and marketing director of SilverStar Mountain Resort says one person died in the Powder Gulch area of the mountain on Saturday.
Man charged with attempted murder after weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C.

Man charged with attempted murder after weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. — A man has been charged with attempted murder after a weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C. Nanaimo RCMP say they were called to a home at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday after two people in their 60s were allegedly stabbed by someone they knew.