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B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

After dealing with severe droughts for decades, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) developed and administers one of America’s most progressive and comprehensive water conservation programs, making it a go-to expert for cities across North America looking for advice and information.
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Seaspan Victoria fined $710K after welder suffers carbon monoxide poisoning

Seaspan Victoria fined $710K after welder suffers carbon monoxide poisoning

The welder had continued to cut metal in a confined space on a ship for 40 minutes after a gas-monitor alarm started sounding, says WorkSafeBC.
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Metro Vancouver announces independent review of ballooning sewage plant cost

Metro Vancouver announces independent review of ballooning sewage plant cost

Announcement comes a day after BC Premier David Eby said it’s time to hire an auditor
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B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach trial

B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach trial

Jatin Patel was convicted in the 2003 killing of Shelby Tracy Tom.
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How to hook up more Burnaby homes to alternative energy? This councillor has ideas

How to hook up more Burnaby homes to alternative energy? This councillor has ideas

Coun. Alison Gu wants the city to encourage developers to start building district energy systems, particularly in master-planned communities.
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Oak Bay fans of Taylor Swift spend almost $5,000 on fake tickets after Facebook hack

Oak Bay fans of Taylor Swift spend almost $5,000 on fake tickets after Facebook hack

The victims purchased the tickets after seeing a post that appeared to be from a friend on Facebook
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Letter: 'Bell-and-whistle fire trucks' are a waste of taxpayer money

Letter: 'Bell-and-whistle fire trucks' are a waste of taxpayer money

This letter writer says there's unnecessary features on fire trucks that drive prices through the roof.
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B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

On Tuesday, B.C.'s $4,000 rebate for vehicles deemed electric 'cars' was restricted to models that cost $50,000 or less — a $5,000 reduction from the previous cap.
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B.C. court closures concern civil liberties watchdog, criminal lawyer

B.C. court closures concern civil liberties watchdog, criminal lawyer

"A lot of people have a lot of anxiousness about what is going on in the courts," said the BC Civil Liberties Association's Karen Mirsky.
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2 charged with murder in fatal Burnaby stabbing Monday

2 charged with murder in fatal Burnaby stabbing Monday

Riza Jafari, 32, and Hatice Haydari, 28, were charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 40-year-old man on First Avenue near Boundary Road Monday.
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