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Surrey votes against Metro Vancouver regional growth plan

Surrey votes against Metro Vancouver regional growth plan

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum says Metro Vancouver's long-term growth plan falls short for needs in Surrey and strips the city of its autonomy.
B.C. sending some recovery funding to communities hard-hit by flooding

B.C. sending some recovery funding to communities hard-hit by flooding

As of the end of February, around 909 residents are still out of their homes, according to the City of Merritt.
New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

VANCOUVER — A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the economy, the premier says.
Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Minister of sport orders fast-track audit of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton amid accusations that organization has caused athletes “physical, mental, emotional, and financial suffering”

Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services

VICTORIA — The provincial government is spending $2.8 million to expand community shuttle bus services in remote and Indigenous areas of northern British Columbia.
Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.

Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that will close gaps in three pieces of legislation while potentially making it easier to dispute traffic violation tickets.
Accused in Kitsilano homicide makes first court appearance on murder charge

Accused in Kitsilano homicide makes first court appearance on murder charge

The man accused of second-degree murder in Vancouver's 17th homicide of 2021 remains in custody pending his next court appearance.
B.C. climate plan fails to detail how it will hit emission targets, allege court documents

B.C. climate plan fails to detail how it will hit emission targets, allege court documents

An environmental group is taking B.C.’s environment ministry to court, alleging the province is breaking its own climate laws. Sierra Club BC claims the province’s CleanBC Roadmap lacks detail on how it hopes to meet its emission reduction targets in 2025, 2040 and 2050.
Rights ruling could have cross-border consequences

Rights ruling could have cross-border consequences

Companies’ duty to consult could extend to Indigenous groups in United States, expert says
B.C. resident amongst first group of drivers in Canada to receive Tesla's new self-driving software

B.C. resident amongst first group of drivers in Canada to receive Tesla's new self-driving software

AI, take the wheel!