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B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says the inflation-indexed rent cap protects tenants against unfair rent hikes while letting landlords cover rising costs.
Murder charge laid against 26-year-old B.C. man

Murder charge laid against 26-year-old B.C. man

A Maple Ridge man has been charged with second-degree murder.
Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Clusters of blackouts across the three communities were reported today, Aug. 26, by BC Hydro.
Hospital Employees' Union hears 'pushback' to return of unvaccinated workers

Hospital Employees' Union hears 'pushback' to return of unvaccinated workers

B.C. was one of the last jurisdictions in the world to drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers.
Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

The number of active blazes in the province has fallen to around 311, continuing a downward trend from Friday.
BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

It will take up to four months to fill the 83-kilometre-long reservoir, which will cover about 5,550 hectares of land, BC Hydro says.
Ferry back in service after weekend delays and cancellations

Ferry back in service after weekend delays and cancellations

Mechanical problems with the Coastal Celebration come as B.C. Ferries prepares to carry about 90,000 vehicles and 270,000 passengers over the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.
5 historical markers in Vancouver you (probably) didn't know about

5 historical markers in Vancouver you (probably) didn't know about

From the first mail delivery to the 2006 windstorm, these are some of the things that have plaques in Vancouver.
Sunday Night Read: 'Of bombs and bees'

Sunday Night Read: 'Of bombs and bees'

This short story series submission is from Judith Bogod of New Westminster.
Vancouver Forecast: Short term rain followed by return to sunny days

Vancouver Forecast: Short term rain followed by return to sunny days

Monday won't be setting the tone for the week