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B.C. expands speculation and vacancy tax into more suburban communities

B.C. expands speculation and vacancy tax into more suburban communities

Squamish and Vancouver Island communities are part of the expansion.
Hot, dry weather approaches and B.C. residents urged to prepare: ministry

Hot, dry weather approaches and B.C. residents urged to prepare: ministry

VANCOUVER — The Public Safety Ministry says another hot spell is moving into British Columbia and it advises residents to have a heat plan ready as temperatures climb this weekend.
20% of 911 calls in B.C. are accidental

20% of 911 calls in B.C. are accidental

B.C.'s E-Comm 911 operator service says a rise in mobile phone users has led to an increase in accidental calls — tying up important emergency resources
COVID-19 still taking wind out BC Ferries’ sails

COVID-19 still taking wind out BC Ferries’ sails

Train, ferry operators struggle to cope with overheated summer travel volume
Inflation in B.C. jumps to 7.9% in June

Inflation in B.C. jumps to 7.9% in June

National inflation rate of 8.1% the highest since January 1983
British Columbians should prepare for hot weather ahead, Emergency Management BC says

British Columbians should prepare for hot weather ahead, Emergency Management BC says

An extreme heat emergency is not expected, says the province
Alberta ultramarathoner attempts fastest run across Canada

Alberta ultramarathoner attempts fastest run across Canada

“I'm pushing myself to my extreme, and I want to live in this life — I don't want to just exist," says the ultramarathoner
Safety board probes float plane crash that injured 6 in rugged area of southern B.C.

Safety board probes float plane crash that injured 6 in rugged area of southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board says it has sent a team of investigators to the scene of a float plane crash in the South Chilcotin mountains north of Gold Bridge, B.C.
What it takes to feed almost 3,000 athletes coming to Prince George

What it takes to feed almost 3,000 athletes coming to Prince George

The BC Summer Games will see more than 2,800 athletes flood into Prince George July 21 to 24 to participate in about 30 different sports. Chef Erik Vliegenhart talks about what it takes to get them all fed.
Accuser in Virtanen sexual assault trial cross-examined

Accuser in Virtanen sexual assault trial cross-examined

The name of the woman is protected by a publication ban.