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B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

Thomas Eleizegui said the car wash gave him a prompt to back up — so he did, striking the vehicle behind him.
How ancient humans cared for their pets

How ancient humans cared for their pets

When you think of pets, maybe a picture of a faithful and friendly golden retriever comes to mind, or a soft, purring kitty that curls up beside you on the couch.
B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord offers to sell hundreds of its older “affordable” units to the B.C. government and non-profits
Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

A growing trend of online encrypted drug dealing needs more attention by police, a new study by British Columbia researchers says. Richard Frank, an associate professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C.
West Vancouver lab aims to restore world's lost kelp forests

West Vancouver lab aims to restore world's lost kelp forests

Work being done in the West Vancouver lab could be of ‘Planetary significance,’ Ocean Wise says
BBC reality TV show highlights difficulties of travelling in northern B.C.

BBC reality TV show highlights difficulties of travelling in northern B.C.

The Amazing-Race type show had contestants relying on hitchhiking to get to Prince Rupert
10 hotel amenities growing in popularity

10 hotel amenities growing in popularity

Social media gave birth to influencers, who could give other travellers an intimate look inside hotels they haven’t yet stayed in, allowing them to more easily compare options.
B.C. employers, business owners navigate the new hybrid work norm

B.C. employers, business owners navigate the new hybrid work norm

Three to four days per week is most acceptable for employers and employees, according to experts
We are sacred. We are not disposable.

We are sacred. We are not disposable.

I’m outraged after another Indigenous woman was found in a landfill — and every other ‘Canadian’ should be too