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FireSmart 101: What assessors look for at your home

FireSmart 101: What assessors look for at your home

Former fire chief Bill Higgs shares what you need to know about the SCRD's free FireSmart assessments
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British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

BC Hydro data shows AC use increased by about 50 per cent over the past decade.
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SCRD steps up water use patrols

SCRD steps up water use patrols

In a press release issued Aug. 9, the general manager of infrastructure services Remko Rosenboom stated “Since Stage 2 came into effect, we have had some decrease in water consumption but not enough considering current dry conditions.
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'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

There's an infrastructure gap that's slowing down the adoption of electric vehicles across B.C. Here's what three small towns — urban and rural — are doing to close it.
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Pandemic car-buying spree threatens B.C. climate targets

Pandemic car-buying spree threatens B.C. climate targets

As some cities find a way to avoid a surge in car ownership, they offer lessons for others — and hope that B.C.'s transportation sector can still fight rising greenhouse gas emissions.
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Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds

Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds

A study conducted by Angus Reid found 35 per cent of Canadians find reviewing their pay stub is intimidating.
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Letter: Highway 101 also a concern in Sinku debacle

Letter: Highway 101 also a concern in Sinku debacle

'Despite the fact there is a real and present danger to life and safety (including fatalities) with this newly discovered potential for catastrophe, your ministry appears content to undertake more desktop studies which only serve to kick the problem down the road (assuming we do have a road!)'
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Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Sufficient snow in the mountains, mixed precipitation in the rest of the province and widespread brisk temperatures are all in the forecast.
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David Eby, premier hopeful, visits the Sunshine Coast

David Eby, premier hopeful, visits the Sunshine Coast

As Eby sets his sights on B.C. NDP leadership, he is on a tour of communities to hear their concerns and win their favour
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69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

A new survey shows 4.2% of British Columbians were found to be climate deniers, while majorities across urban, suburban and rural B.C. backed suing fossil fuel companies for local damages.
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