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B.C. improves rebate for electric vehicles to a maximum of $4,000: ministry

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is improving its rebate program for electric vehicles to make them more affordable and accessible.

Aug 2, 2022 3:34 PM Read more >

Snowbird pilot OK after crash landing

Emergency crews converged in a hay field southeast of the North Peace Regional Airport shortly after 12 p.m. following the crash.

Aug 2, 2022 1:21 PM Read more >

Aviation loan write-off hits HSBC Bank Canada profit

Vancouver-based bank achieved highest quarterly operating income in a decade

Aug 2, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

BC Housing CEO quits abruptly after claiming threats made against him

A new CEO has not yet been announced

Aug 2, 2022 12:44 PM Read more >

Campfire ban coming to B.C.'s Coastal Fire Region as conditions heat up

The ban includes Vancouver Island, where two fires were burning Tuesday south of Sayward.

Aug 2, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.

VANCOUVER — A wildfire burning in British Columbia's southern Okanagan now covers nearly 28 square kilometres after hot weather fuelled explosive growth since it was sparked Friday.

Aug 2, 2022 10:35 AM Read more >

As more unhoused turn to living in RVs, a call to allow use of parking lots

People living in recreational vehicles are struggling to find a place to park; bylaws restrict their options

Aug 2, 2022 5:55 AM Read more >

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre pivots to meet high need for crisis counselling

People in crisis have been facing long waits for help

Aug 2, 2022 4:55 AM Read more >

DC potable water locations open - restriction still on until water declared safe for consumption

Potable water sales on - restriction remains in place for now.

Aug 1, 2022 3:32 PM Read more >

City-wide water use restrictions continue in Dawson Creek after water leak

"As of 6pm July 31, city crews have identified the water leak."

Aug 1, 2022 8:45 AM Read more >