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Eby says Ferries' deal with Chinese shipyard not 'preferred' but won't interfere

Eby says Ferries' deal with Chinese shipyard not 'preferred' but won't interfere

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he shares the concerns of unions that have criticized the BC Ferries' decision to build four large ships in China.
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Canadians spending less time with friends, especially those of working age: StatCan

Canadians spending less time with friends, especially those of working age: StatCan

A Statistics Canada reports says Canadians are spending less time with friends than ever, with the decline sharpest among the working-age demographic. The data released Tuesday show that in 2022, only 19.
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Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but doesn't yet quite know what they'll look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said on Tuesday.
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16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

The research raises questions over how a range of contaminants may start to negatively impact fisheries, shellfish farms and humans that consume them. 
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Police should get involved in BC Conservative blackmail claims, says Eby

Police should get involved in BC Conservative blackmail claims, says Eby

Premier: "These are very serious allegations."
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Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

A man allegedly took a truck across the border and was chased to Skagit County by state troopers.
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B.C. teacher suspended for spanking Indigenous child

B.C. teacher suspended for spanking Indigenous child

"Her actions perpetuated the harmful legacy of physical abuse in Indian Residential Schools," the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation said.
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More of Othello Tunnels to be opened to the public

More of Othello Tunnels to be opened to the public

The damage to Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park in November 2021 was extensive.
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COVID-19 outbreaks declared at two B.C. hospitals and one care home

COVID-19 outbreaks declared at two B.C. hospitals and one care home

As of June 17, two hospitals and a long-term care facility are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. Another hospital is having an influenza outbreak.
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B.C. private schools again named in child sex abuse lawsuit

B.C. private schools again named in child sex abuse lawsuit

Teacher Ray Clavin and Father John Kilty have come up in multiple lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of boys.
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