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Metro Vancouver raises fees on big air polluters

Metro staff said they set the proposed fee increase at 0.5 per cent of the economic costs due to public health consequences from air contaminants. If health were the only factor influencing the cost of pollution, it would be 200 times higher.

Oct 29, 2021 5:25 PM Read more >

Federal vaccine card allowing B.C. residents to travel is now available

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents can now access the federal government's proof-of-vaccination record allowing for travel within Canada and internationally.

Oct 29, 2021 4:04 PM Read more >

Sexualized touching nets massage therapist $25,000 in fine, costs

Registrant ‘abused his position of power, authority and trust.’

Oct 29, 2021 3:14 PM Read more >

'First of its kind' addictions, mental health treatment centre opens in B.C.

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The British Columbia government says a new addictions and mental health treatment facility in Coquitlam, B.C., could influence how the province develops care in the future.

Oct 29, 2021 3:04 PM Read more >

B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

Order was set to expire on Oct. 31.

Oct 29, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >

Beware the grinch: how cyber criminals target Christmas shoppers

Security pros offer gift-buying, techie present-receiving tips.

Oct 29, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

B.C. information law changes ‘outrageous,’ journalists’ group says

“Bill 22 takes the ‘free’ out of freedom of information.”

Oct 29, 2021 11:23 AM Read more >

Debris believed to be from lost containers scattered on north Island beach

Refrigerators, styrofoam chunks, colourful toys on pristine beaches

Oct 29, 2021 5:55 AM Read more >

When it comes to marine salvage, finders keepers does not apply: lawyer

“Anybody finding a wreck should note the vessel’s registration number and inform the Receiver of Wrecks,” says lawyer Darren Williams.

Oct 29, 2021 4:55 AM Read more >

B.C. health officer mandates those who coach children to get vaccinated

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor has updated rules for adults supervising or coaching youth sports teams, saying they must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Oct 28, 2021 5:10 PM Read more >