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BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Commission has announced its preliminary decision on ferry fare increases that if finalized would be up to a maximum of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.
Help wanted: Richmond ice cream shop offering $500,000 for new manager

Help wanted: Richmond ice cream shop offering $500,000 for new manager

Mr. Gold’s Gelato is also looking to hire a marketing and sales manager for $200,000 a year.
Vancouver city hall conceals proposals, contracts with FIFA for 2026 World Cup

Vancouver city hall conceals proposals, contracts with FIFA for 2026 World Cup

City hall cites an alleged fear of harming public body and third-party business interests under sections of the freedom of information law as the reason for withholding further disclosure
Metro Vancouver woman ordered to return Bentley the dog to ex-boyfriend

Metro Vancouver woman ordered to return Bentley the dog to ex-boyfriend

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said Christina McInulty displayed an inability to put Bentley’s best interests above her own.
Coastal GasLink pipeline 85.5% complete

Coastal GasLink pipeline 85.5% complete

Nearly 5,500 workers were employed across northern B.C. by the project at the end of February.
Suspect attacks Prince George police officer

Suspect attacks Prince George police officer

Members of public came to Mountie's aid
Hikers end up in waist deep snow, one airlifted to hospital

Hikers end up in waist deep snow, one airlifted to hospital

It is the shoulder season!
Obscured vision, perception played role in Tofino, B.C., harbour crash: safety board

Obscured vision, perception played role in Tofino, B.C., harbour crash: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board highlights the importance of designated landing areas in harbours that are busy with marine and air traffic as it releases a report on a crash between a float plane and a water taxi in Tofino, B.C.
EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA plans to lay off six per cent of global staff; no mention of cuts in Canada
Tyrannosaurus rex had lips, or something like them, says new research

Tyrannosaurus rex had lips, or something like them, says new research

“Not Angelina Jolie lips … they were more akin to what we see now on a Komodo dragon, more like loose skin that would cover the teeth when the mouth was closed,” says Royal B.C. Museum paleontologist Derek Larson.