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Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

'It’s called the Monetary Judgment Enforcement Act. I guess I’m wondering, where’s the enforcement?'
2023 'living wage' for working B.C. parents revealed in new report

2023 'living wage' for working B.C. parents revealed in new report

Families in Victoria, Kelowna, Vancouver and many remote communities face most extreme cost-of-living pressures.
Overall, Sunshine Coast residents are throwing out less trash

Overall, Sunshine Coast residents are throwing out less trash

Sechelt landfill received less garbage to date in 2023, down by about 14.5 per cent since 2021, but that isn't lowering its operational costs.
Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite surveillance technology found logging in old-growth forests was 50% higher than the B.C. government claimed, says environmental group.
Greenpeace launches bid to revoke Canadian forestry giant's green certificates

Greenpeace launches bid to revoke Canadian forestry giant's green certificates

B.C.-based Paper Excellence disputes alleged links to Asia Pulp and Paper, a Sino-Indonesian conglomerate whose expulsion from the Forest Stewardship Council could be carried over should the complaint be found valid.
B.C. tourism operators optimistic about strong winter travel season

B.C. tourism operators optimistic about strong winter travel season

Visitor counts set to rise, but cost-of-living hikes may pause some vacation plans.
'Very real reminder': Why the crosses continue at the Sechelt cenotaph

'Very real reminder': Why the crosses continue at the Sechelt cenotaph

'It's a very real reminder of the sacrifices people made, who would have been your neighbours, who would have been your friends, your family members, or your sons and daughters,': Maj. Paul Dhillon
Judge slams B.C. ministry's 'complete failure' in child sex abuse case

Judge slams B.C. ministry's 'complete failure' in child sex abuse case

"That is entirely not acceptable," the judge said.
New housing law aims to address concerns about parks, other amenities

New housing law aims to address concerns about parks, other amenities

Such contributions have typically been negotiated during rezonings, which will no longer be needed in some cases under new provincial rules
B.C. single mother awarded $1M for car accident

B.C. single mother awarded $1M for car accident

"I find the injuries have had a drastically negative impact on her life," the judge said.