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Photos: Supporters of Port Moody murder victim undeterred by last-minute court delay

Photos: Supporters of Port Moody murder victim undeterred by last-minute court delay

Iain Hunt, the husband for Port Moody murder victim Trina Hunt, was scheduled to appear at BC Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam Wednesday morning on a charge of indignity to human remains.
Union urges arbitrator to consider 'ick' factor of Burnaby death-care workers' jobs

Union urges arbitrator to consider 'ick' factor of Burnaby death-care workers' jobs

Recently unionized workers at the Burnaby-based Vancouver Personal Care Centre do jobs people outside the industry might find 'disturbing, if not horrifying,' according to a recent arbitration ruling.
Head-on crash injures child, two adults near Parksville, B.C.

Head-on crash injures child, two adults near Parksville, B.C.

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — Police say it was "miraculous" that no one was killed in a head-on collision that destroyed two vehicles near Parksville, B.C. A statement from B.C.
Rob Shaw: Blaming Trump won’t fix B.C.’s budget mess

Rob Shaw: Blaming Trump won’t fix B.C.’s budget mess

The largest deficit in provincial history delivers little beyond the status quo
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?