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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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'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

According to a recent study, that attitude is putting both the environment and people at risk.
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Hiltz wants to see 'continuous improvement' from new SCRD board

Hiltz wants to see 'continuous improvement' from new SCRD board

Calling his 2018-2022 term on the Sunshine Coast Regional District board 'the most demanding and satisfying I have done,' Area F director Mark Hiltz shared more detail on why he is not standing for re-election. 
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Island Trust Conservancy's chair to run for SCRD Area F seat

Island Trust Conservancy's chair to run for SCRD Area F seat

Gambier Island resident Kate Stamford served as an alternate area F director from 2014 to 2018. Since 2018, she has been on the area’s advisory planning commission and plans to run for the West Howe Sound and the Islands director's seat in the Oct. 15 election. She also plans to run for a fourth term on the Islands Trust Council.
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B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

BC Dental Association notes no dentist is guaranteed to be on future boards of new regulator, set to launch Sept. 1.
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