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Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Organizations say they have lost confidence that the review can be conducted in an 'independent, impartial and balanced matter.'
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Sober-minded Trudeau tale dodges dirt and sticks to the facts

Sober-minded Trudeau tale dodges dirt and sticks to the facts

'There is no dirt here, no pursuit of salacious rumours, and as a result his critique is a little inarguable'
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Baby food recalled after bugs found inside jars

Baby food recalled after bugs found inside jars

Jars of the Heinz brand Turkey Stew were sold in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan
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Statistics Canada releases a bong full of new cannabis data

Statistics Canada releases a bong full of new cannabis data

Men consume cannabis more than women; 42 per cent of cannabis consumers still buy at least some from the black market
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This Vancouver puppy yoga class will leave you feeling pawsitive

This Vancouver puppy yoga class will leave you feeling pawsitive

Aug. 21 class is also a fundraiser for Second Chance in Life Foundation
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Update: Richmond lotto winner still hasn’t claimed $60 million

Update: Richmond lotto winner still hasn’t claimed $60 million

Almost a month has passed since the $60-million Lotto Max draw , but there’s still no word on the winner.
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Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Vancouver hits $3K

Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Vancouver hits $3K

Rentals.ca ranks Vancouver as most unaffordable city, again
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Gene Simmons leaves post as chief evangelist officer for pot company

Gene Simmons leaves post as chief evangelist officer for pot company

The “Demon” has quit but still has a connection with a company growing marijuana in Delta. Rocker Gene Simmons of KISS fame last year agreed to take on a role with Vancouver-based Invictus MD Strategies Corp.
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Burnaby desperately needs roundabouts to boost traffic flows: advocate

Burnaby desperately needs roundabouts to boost traffic flows: advocate

Jeff May likes to travel. And it’s not just to see ancient architecture or theme parks. What May, a Burnaby resident, pays attention to during his extensive travels, especially through Europe, is how cities manage traffic using infrastructure.
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Burnaby to replace some of the old Copeland rink seats

Burnaby to replace some of the old Copeland rink seats

While the old Burnaby Lake Arena is set for a full replacement, the newer Bill Copeland Arena next door is also due for a bit of an upgrade to some of its seats.
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