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Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

In order to ensure new multi-unit housing prioritizes comfort and health, future residents and building owners should know what design choices to advocate for.
Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

"Overwhelming case of fraud, misappropriation, conversion and deceit," said the judge.
Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Experts say cleantech operators will face the same cybersecurity threats as their fossil fuel counterparts and should seize the opportunity to build strong defences into their infrastructure.
Cliff Gilker sports fields closed to 2024

Cliff Gilker sports fields closed to 2024

The baseball and soccer fields at Cliff Gilker Park will remain closed for at least another year as the board considers a water source for the fields' irrigation
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Forecast suggests B.C. residents should brace for high gas prices this week with some areas around Vancouver and Victoria expected to climb past $2 per litre.
House fire battle closed Highway 101 in Gibsons Sunday

House fire battle closed Highway 101 in Gibsons Sunday

Highway 101 was closed to vehicle traffic in the Gibsons area for just over an hour Sunday evening so firefighters could access a hydrant to douse a house fire.
Coast students create their own Spirit Week for secondary schools

Coast students create their own Spirit Week for secondary schools

SD46’s District Student Leadership Team hopes to bridge the divide between high schools 
Jazz quintet Mimosa uses live show to frame album tunes

Jazz quintet Mimosa uses live show to frame album tunes

‘Our message is about how things go together’: Mimosa plans its first studio album in a decade
Kids encouraged to walk, bike to school on the Coast

Kids encouraged to walk, bike to school on the Coast

School District No. 46 Go Active Travel campaign runs from May 29 to June 9. Students and staff are encouraged to ride, walk or roll to and from school.
B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1

B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1

B.C. has the second highest minimum wage in the country as of June 1.