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To encourage rentals, Gibsons looks at changing utility charges

To encourage rentals, Gibsons looks at changing utility charges

A revised rate structure will be incorporated into upcoming 2024 budget discussions
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B.C. pro-Palestinian protester faces mischief charge

B.C. pro-Palestinian protester faces mischief charge

Sapotaweyak Cree Nation author jaye simpson was arrested Nov. 9 for what she called solidarity actions in support of Palestinians facing genocide. 
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B.C. mother sues doctors alleging medical malpractice in death of son

B.C. mother sues doctors alleging medical malpractice in death of son

The claim says Michael Peace died of a medical overdose of hydromorphone and asphyxiation after doctors at a Vernon hospital failed to provide regular check-ups.
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Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Seven environmental groups are calling on the Canadian government to define 'forest degradation' using the best available science.
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B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

After Christina James and Matt Rowland had each of their two children, their Vancouver strata council began fining them for increasing the number of people in their unit.
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Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

He does know a thing or two about gin.
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B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she's a hopeful person, but she is leaving her office frustrated and disappointed. Angry, even, with drug overdose deaths expected to hit record levels this year. The B.C.
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UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Israel has been singled out by Canada's decision to back a UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's ambassador in Ottawa said Wednesday, as several Liberal MPs publicly lamented the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.
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B.C. man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket he received for birthday

B.C. man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket he received for birthday

The Kelowna, B.C., man plans to use some of his winnings toward a down payment for a new home.
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49-unit Reef Road development progresses

49-unit Reef Road development progresses

Sechelt Council advances proposed 49-unit development on Reef Road
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