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BC Hydro preparing for long-term surge in demand for electricity

BC Hydro preparing for long-term surge in demand for electricity

Hydro boss Chris O'Riley offers his take on how the energy provider will spend $36 billion on infrastructure over the next decade
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Record cold could devastate already hurting Okanagan wine industry

Record cold could devastate already hurting Okanagan wine industry

Ben-Min Chang, a scientist at the Summerland Research and Development Centre, said the vines at his location have all lost their buds, which means there won't be any grapes for this season.
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Probation for Kamloops teen who attacked worker

Probation for Kamloops teen who attacked worker

Kamloops teenager used a rock to beat a worker at a Thompson Rivers University residence building in a drunken and unprovoked attack last spring
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Tesla supercharger queue jams North Vancouver parking lot

Tesla supercharger queue jams North Vancouver parking lot

A combination of cold weather and other Tesla-specific issues is causing the congestion, expert says.
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Junket to Dubai for New West mayor, climate manager estimated at $31,000

Junket to Dubai for New West mayor, climate manager estimated at $31,000

New West councillor Daniel Fontaine says the public is still in the dark about the mayor's trip to Dubai. He plans to table a motion at Monday's council meeting.
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Vancouver bus union warns of shutdown, employer calls expectations 'unreasonable'

Vancouver bus union warns of shutdown, employer calls expectations 'unreasonable'

VANCOUVER — The union representing transit supervisors in British Columbia's Lower Mainland says it will be “withdrawing all services” on Monday if an agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company isn't made.
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$70K payout planned for Richmond immigration fraud victims

$70K payout planned for Richmond immigration fraud victims

Paul Oei and his company were fined $8.6 million by the BCSC after misappropriating investment funds.
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CEBA fallout sets stage for ‘sizeable impact’ on B.C. real estate

CEBA fallout sets stage for ‘sizeable impact’ on B.C. real estate

Overall vacancy rates may not change, but industry experts caution there is potential for a bit of a shake-up.
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Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Family’s diversified holdings include wide range of hospitality, agriculture and real estate activities.
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Driver killed after car plunged from second floor of UBC parkade building

Driver killed after car plunged from second floor of UBC parkade building

No one else was injured in the crash, and the cause is still under investigation.
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