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B.C. plans to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built

B.C. plans to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is creating a single hub for developers to get provincial approval to build homes, in a bid to accelerate a housing permit process that has forced them to wait as long as two years.
Tentative contract reached for thousands of health support workers in B.C.

Tentative contract reached for thousands of health support workers in B.C.

VICTORIA — Thousands of health-care support workers in British Columbia have a tentative contract agreement after a year of talks.
Cat released 'without charge' after sneaking into police vehicle

Cat released 'without charge' after sneaking into police vehicle

The cat was found in the front window of a police car after officers dealt with a driver who had reportedly gone through two red lights.
New podcast to feature stories of Prince George overdose deaths

New podcast to feature stories of Prince George overdose deaths

‘Unsilencing Stories’ shares the voices of people who have lost loved ones to fatal overdoses
Defeated Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart returns to SFU with a promotion

Defeated Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart returns to SFU with a promotion

The one-term former mayor of Vancouver has returned to Simon Fraser University, three months after losing the mayoral race to Ken Sim.
Tesla 'suddenly accelerates' into BC Ferries ramp, breaks in two

Tesla 'suddenly accelerates' into BC Ferries ramp, breaks in two

The West Vancouver Police Department is investigating the cause of a one-vehicle crash at a Horseshoe Bay ferry ramp that took two people to hospital.
Skeletal remains of Vancouver First World War soldier identified

Skeletal remains of Vancouver First World War soldier identified

Cpl. Percy Howarth is believed to have died in the Battle for Hill 70, where 10,000 Canadians were killed, wounded or reported missing.
Here are the cheapest destinations for Canadians to book travel in 2023

Here are the cheapest destinations for Canadians to book travel in 2023

Find out what cities cost less to book this year and what day is your best bet to fly on.
Province announces 'one-stop shop' for homebuilding permits

Province announces 'one-stop shop' for homebuilding permits

B.C. Premier David Eby says the changes will help speed up provincial permitting approvals and home construction in the face of a housing crisis, but builders say they don't address the biggest hurdle.

Vancouver council to consider wide-ranging plan to 'uplift' Chinatown neighbourhood

VANCOUVER — City councillors in Vancouver are set to consider a draft report aimed at reviving the historic Chinatown neighbourhood.