BC Hydro has selected nine energy projects through its 2024 call for power that will supply clean, affordable electricity to serve B.C.’s growing communities and housing needs, as people and businesses choose clean energy in their lives, homes, vehicles and businesses. “Clean and affordable electricity is key to powering economic growth and unlocking private-sector investment that […]

As Canada Post strike continues, Salvation Army asks donours to give online, by phone or at our kettles to support those in need this Christmas  The now four-week-old strike by Canada Post is hurting The Salvation Army, which relies heavily on the holiday season for donations. With the disruption in mail delivery, a dramatic shortfall […]

CUPE 8911 applauds the B.C. government’s move to launch a comprehensive review of E-Comm, the corporation that provides emergency communication services across B.C. As the union representing more than seven hundred 9-1-1 operators, dispatchers, and support staff at E-Comm, we are ready and willing to share our insights and frontline experience. “Communities across B.C. have […]

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on the fight against opioid manufacturers and distributors following the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision: “In 2018, B.C. began a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Canada, representing all jurisdictions, and we enacted the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act. “We took this action to […]

A Delta, BC, dump truck driver and his company are facing stiff fines and inspections after the wheels on the truck fell off and collided with another vehicle. The collision happened November 28, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m. on Highway #1 near the #3 Road offramp. BC Highway Patrol officers were on scene immediately and […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 11:30 am, Northern Rockies RCMP were notified that Sam Benastick, who was reported missing on Oct, 19, 2024 had been located after spending roughly 50 days in the wilderness. Two people were headed to the Redfern Lake trail for work, where they saw a man walking toward them. When they […]

In response to the announcement by US President-elect Donald Trump that he will introduce a 25-per-cent tariff on all products from Canada when he is inaugurated in January 2025, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “Today’s news is very concerning to the BC Chamber of Commerce, […]

An extensive, multi-agency public-health investigation into an avian influenza case involving a B.C. teenager has identified no additional cases nor evidence of human-to-human transmission. The goals of the investigation were to identify any contacts who may have had exposure to the teenager, determine the source of exposure, and ensure that there was no risk of […]

By Trace Acres Every year, thousands of lives are lost or irrevocably changed due to vehicle crashes. Behind these tragic statistics are the real stories of families left grieving, communities disrupted, and futures stolen. On November 20, we pause on National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims to honour those lost. We also need to reflect […]

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of one of the largest drug seizures after a yearlong investigation by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit. In June 2023, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit began an investigation into a criminal group alleged to be involved in high potency drugs and illicit firearms trafficking in the Lower Mainland. Surrey RCMP Drug […]