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Ex breaks into B.C. man's home, leaves behind promise ring, notes

Ex breaks into B.C. man's home, leaves behind promise ring, notes

The incident is under further investigation.
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B.C. cannabis companies finally eligible for pre-approved credit cards

B.C. cannabis companies finally eligible for pre-approved credit cards

Big banks still treat cannabis-sector entrepreneurs differently than counterparts in other sectors.
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B.C. workers on minimum wage will see an increase of 65 cents per hour June 1

B.C. workers on minimum wage will see an increase of 65 cents per hour June 1

VICTORIA — Minimum-wage workers in British Columbia will get a pay hike of 65 cents an hour to $17.40 starting June 1, a move the government says will help lift more people out of poverty. The Ministry of Labour says in a statement the 3.
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Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says

Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says

The report makes more than two dozen recommendations.
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B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. Premier David Eby has no plans to establish an independent office for AML policy and enforcement; and a new house flipping tax is no 'silver bullet.'
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Peace River Regional District releases 2024 draft budget

Peace River Regional District releases 2024 draft budget

The Peace River Regional District has released their 2024 draft budget, which sits at $114.38 million, up $12.6 million or 12.4 percent from 2023.
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Northern B.C. First Nations planning new oil and gas tenure

Northern B.C. First Nations planning new oil and gas tenure

Blueberry River First Nations intends to take on a new petroleum and natural gas tenure, as part of advancing principles and commitments under the 2023 Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement.
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Northern BC towns blast province after wildfire crew relocation

Northern BC towns blast province after wildfire crew relocation

The District of Tumbler Ridge and the District of Hudson's Hope have sent letters to Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, expressing their concerns with the removal of an initial BC Wildfire attack crew based in Chetwynd, which has been reassigned
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RCMP investigate shooting that killed one man in Sicamous, B.C.

RCMP investigate shooting that killed one man in Sicamous, B.C.

SICAMOUS, B.C. — Police in British Columbia's Interior are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect vehicle after a man was fatally shot this weekend. A statement from the B.C.
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B.C. RCMP say 90-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Vancouver Island

B.C. RCMP say 90-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say a hit-and-run crash has killed a 90-year-old woman. A statement from Nanaimo RCMP says a passing driver called police at around 8:50 p.m. Saturday after finding the woman lying unconscious on the road.
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