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E-bikes pick up speed on mountain trails in Sea-to-Sky region of B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — On a sunny September weekend in Squamish, B.C., about half a dozen tourism and rental companies say they're out of electric-assist mountain bike rentals.

Oct 21, 2019 9:02 AM Read more >

Reducing the carbon footprint in Hollywood North

Squamish's Zena Harris helps TV and film productions lower their greenhouse gas emissions and become more sustainable

Oct 21, 2019 8:30 AM Read more >

Province to seek public input on future of ferries

The province will launch an online engagement process in the new year to help develop a long-term vision for coastal ferry services, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Friday.

Oct 21, 2019 7:17 AM Read more >

ID, ballot selfies, location: A few things to know about voting on Election Day

OTTAWA — Polls will be open across the country on Monday. Here are few things to know about casting your ballot, courtesy of Elections Canada: - Polls will be open for 12 hours on voting day, but vary by time zone. Polls will be open 8:30 a.m.

Oct 21, 2019 3:25 AM Read more >

Singh focuses on housing in Vancouver battleground

NDP leader highlights ambitious affordable housing targets

Oct 20, 2019 6:06 AM Read more >

B.C. government working to change cannabis retail rules

B.C.'s solicitor general is looking to broaden what stores can sell, and to allow growers to sell direct to consumers

Oct 20, 2019 5:51 AM Read more >

What happens if nobody wins a majority on Monday

OTTAWA — The party leaders are increasingly talking about how the standings in the House of Commons after the election could determine who gets to govern, forcing attention to the fine points of the Westminster system.

Oct 18, 2019 5:02 AM Read more >

'Sky didn't fall': Police, lawyers still adjusting after pot legalization

Police, lawyers and advocates say that one year into cannabis legalization, Canada has a long way to go toward stamping out the black market and pot-impaired driving. "We can't call it a success at this point," Chief Const.

Oct 18, 2019 4:03 AM Read more >

Fewer people prescribed opioids but data for all provinces needed: doctor

Number of patients prescribed opioids down 10% from 2013

Oct 18, 2019 3:53 AM Read more >

This B.C. island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world

Referred to as a puma, cougar, and a mountain lion, these wild cats cause a scare wherever they are found and are plentiful on this B.C. island.

Oct 17, 2019 1:43 PM Read more >