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Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Since the program was launched about a year ago, the utility has installed more than 12,000 of the units, about 16 per cent of them on Vancouver Island.
New $138M Burnaby facility aims to support cancer, disease research

New $138M Burnaby facility aims to support cancer, disease research

"Leaps in progress often happen because of many smaller steps, on many roads leading to the same destination."
B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

The resident was eventually evicted.
Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Staff found contraband items worth over $67,000 on July 2.
B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

The circumstances of Pascal Bouthillette's arrest and questioning rendered his right to remain silent meaningless, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. Bouthillette pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Ottawa gives funding boost to B.C.’s Ekona Power to make clean hydrogen

Ottawa gives funding boost to B.C.’s Ekona Power to make clean hydrogen

Burnaby company’s technology makes low-carbon hydrogen from natural gas
$200M Holdom overpass to start construction in Burnaby this year

$200M Holdom overpass to start construction in Burnaby this year

The third and final round of public engagement for the project will be held Aug. 12 to Sept. 2.
Smoke from U.S. wildfire and smog creating air quality risk in southern B.C.

Smoke from U.S. wildfire and smog creating air quality risk in southern B.C.

A Washington fire estimated to be more 4,300 hectares in size is sending smoke over the border. 
Will the Canucks sign any 2024 development camp invitees?

Will the Canucks sign any 2024 development camp invitees?

The Vancouver Canucks had eight undrafted and unsigned invitees at their summer development camp, including Brett Mirwald, Kaden Shahan, and Callum Hughes.
B.C. coal miner penalized $13,500 for spilling 6,300 litres of hydrocarbons

B.C. coal miner penalized $13,500 for spilling 6,300 litres of hydrocarbons

'Serious concerns' raised by First Nations around environmental cleanup are out of scope of regulatory process, says decision.