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B.C. introduces skills trade certification for apprentices, journeymen in 10 trades

B.C. introduces skills trade certification for apprentices, journeymen in 10 trades

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to modernize the Crown agency responsible for training workers in the trades sector.
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17 more deaths recorded in B.C. over weekend, hospitalizations declining

17 more deaths recorded in B.C. over weekend, hospitalizations declining

VICTORIA — B.C.'s Health Ministry is reporting another 17 deaths linked to COVID-19 in the province over the past three days, bringing the death toll to 2,764.
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Truck drivers face delays after Pacific border highway closed due to protests

Truck drivers face delays after Pacific border highway closed due to protests

VANCOUVER — Protests against COVID-19 mandates in British Columbia have been loud, but mostly lawful, the province's solicitor general said Monday.
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Statue of Vancouver's Gastown founder torn down during women's memorial march

Statue of Vancouver's Gastown founder torn down during women's memorial march

VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating after a statue commemorating the founder of a Vancouver neighbourhood was pulled down during the annual Women's Memorial March on Monday.
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British Columbia introduces online auto insurance renewals

British Columbia introduces online auto insurance renewals

VICTORIA — Motorists in British Columbia will soon have the option to renew their auto insurance policies online. Mike Farnworth, the minister responsible for the Insurance Corporation of B.C.
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Richmond resident’s sunken float home sparks fundraiser

Richmond resident’s sunken float home sparks fundraiser

Neighbours helped rescue the woman and her two cats in the early hours
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Suspicious cash transactions went unreported during big-ticket liquor promotion

Suspicious cash transactions went unreported during big-ticket liquor promotion

Managers at three government liquor stores were told to watch for potential money laundering during Premium Spirit Release.
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New West resident running through every city neighbourhood to raise money

New West resident running through every city neighbourhood to raise money

Still time to donate
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Metro Vancouver border crossing remains closed due to protest

Metro Vancouver border crossing remains closed due to protest

The Pacific Highway Border Crossing remains closed due to anti-vaccine mandate protesters gathering at the major gateway to the USA
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B.C. tech companies on a tear as M&A activity surges

B.C. tech companies on a tear as M&A activity surges

COVID-19 management, interest rate speculation spurring acquisition action
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