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B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

Richmond-based BlueForce says its technology has the potential to reduce organizations’ fleet emissions
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Man who murdered UVic student has day parole extended

Man who murdered UVic student has day parole extended

Scott Ian McKay, 62, who works part time as a construction safety officer in the Lower Mainland, was granted another six months under special conditions, including not to own or operate a vehicle
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Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

'Now is the time' to build out national electricity grid, says executive director of Pembina Institute.
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B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

Ending the used EV tax exemption was part of a B.C. budget that offered little new spending on climate measures, and $4 billion to cover 'unpredictable costs,' including tariff responses.
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Opinion: Canada is now in a trade war with the U.S. Here's what you need to know to prepare for it

Opinion: Canada is now in a trade war with the U.S. Here's what you need to know to prepare for it

To minimize the impact of the tariffs, governments and enterprises need to adopt policies that minimize economic strain and result in fairer outcomes for all.
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New West to advocate for lobbyist registry for B.C. municipalities

New West to advocate for lobbyist registry for B.C. municipalities

Should lobbyist registries be in place for B.C. municipalities and regional governments?
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B.C. drivers reminded to stay alert as clocks spring ahead this weekend

B.C. drivers reminded to stay alert as clocks spring ahead this weekend

"Losing just one hour of sleep can affect our driving ability and increase the risk of crashing."
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B.C. Securities Commission bans former bank manager from public-company activity

B.C. Securities Commission bans former bank manager from public-company activity

Former CIBC branch manager in Merritt stole mutual funds from mother-in-law and was subsequently barred from the securities industry
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Former B.C. MLA Mike de Jong ousted from federal Conservative nomination race

Former B.C. MLA Mike de Jong ousted from federal Conservative nomination race

Former B.C. finance minister Mike de Jong says he's been told by the Conservative Party of Canada that he is no longer in the running to be a candidate for the party in the next federal election.
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B.C. carbon tax to climb $15/tonne in April

B.C. carbon tax to climb $15/tonne in April

All of the $665 million in added revenue brought in by the hike is forecast to be returned.
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