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Here's a look back at every B.C. brewery that opened and closed in 2019

As December winds down and we look back at the last 12 months, it's safe to say that 2019 was another big year for craft beer in B.C. with 30 new breweries opening across the province.

Dec 30, 2019 6:15 AM Read more >

Employment Insurance premiums to fall in 2020 for workers and employers

Canadian workers and employers will enjoy a slight decrease in employment insurance premiums in the new year, resulting in about $1.1 billion in total reductions in 2020. Starting on Jan. 1, the premium for individual workers will be $1.

Dec 30, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

Bad haircut, small parking spot - 2019's worst B.C. 911 calls

You would think knowing when to call 911 would be common sense. You would be wrong. That’s at least according to E-Comm’s annual top-10 list of nuisance calls to the 911 emergency number.

Dec 30, 2019 5:40 AM Read more >

'The best gift of all is on its way': Uber keeps spirits high with comical Vancouver video

A caroling gift-wrapped Uber hit the streets of Vancouver over the holidays to spread a little cheer about the ride-hailing company's coming arrival.

Dec 29, 2019 9:15 AM Read more >

Vancouver police say alcohol, speed were factors in crash that killed taxi driver

Investigators say it appears a car2go smart car may have T-boned a Yellow Cab carrying two passengers after running a red light at 3:30 a.m.

Dec 29, 2019 9:08 AM Read more >

What to do with your Christmas tree post-holidays

It stood tall and proud and brought family and friends around it to celebrate and open gifts, but the sun is setting on the life and usefulness of the live Christmas tree as the year draws to a close.

Dec 29, 2019 9:03 AM Read more >