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Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

OTTAWA — Naming an Indigenous person as the next commissioner of the RCMP is "an excellent idea," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, but he cautioned against thinking that such an appointment would be enough to solve the force's problems.
In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

Plaintiffs claim car giant’s solution was ‘inadequate’ and created new problems
New tax credits to know about for your 2022 tax filings

New tax credits to know about for your 2022 tax filings

The 2022 tax filing deadline is May 1, 2023
In the Courts: B.C. resident’s proposed class-action targets Home Depot for sharing data with Facebook

In the Courts: B.C. resident’s proposed class-action targets Home Depot for sharing data with Facebook

A proposed class action lawsuit claims Home Depot of Canada Inc. violated customers’ privacy by sharing personal information with tech giant Meta Platforms Inc.
Opinion: B.C. disinformation bill makes sense. Will it help?

Opinion: B.C. disinformation bill makes sense. Will it help?

As the drama over alleged Chinese interference in Canadian elections plays out in Ottawa, the B.C. government introduced its own bill this week to try and tackle the rise of election disinformation.
Bolin to step down as B.C. Conservative leader

Bolin to step down as B.C. Conservative leader

Leadership election to be held
Opinion: In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

Opinion: In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

The past few days have provided more opportunities for speculation about an early federal election in Canada. Topics such as foreign interference and the type of people who some of our members of Parliament choose to meet dominated the airwaves.
After months on the decline, Burnaby home prices increased in February: report

After months on the decline, Burnaby home prices increased in February: report

It's all positive for Burnaby regional sales, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says.
B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

"It is not part of our provincial plan," premier said.
New land conservancy will help save a B.C. island’s precious ‘popcorn bowl’

New land conservancy will help save a B.C. island’s precious ‘popcorn bowl’

A new conservancy on Saturna Island boosts the protection of B.C.’s rarest ecosystem, which shelters a rich variety of at-risk plants and animals.