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Richmond, Metro Vancouver taxi companies suing Uber, Lyft

Richmond, Metro Vancouver taxi companies suing Uber, Lyft

Richmond Cabs, operating as Richmond Taxi, is one of nine Metro Vancouver companies trying to quash Uber and Lyft's licence to operate in B.C.

Jan 29, 2020 3:33 AM Read more >

B.C., Canada likely to see economic impact as coronavirus outbreak accelerates in China

B.C., Canada likely to see economic impact as coronavirus outbreak accelerates in China

The coronavirus outbreak that has killed 81 people in China — mostly in the central city of Wuhan and the surrounding Hubei province — is likely already having an effect on Canada and B.C.'s economy, economists say.

Jan 28, 2020 11:57 AM Read more >

B.C. coroner recommends safety improvements after review of party bus death

B.C. coroner recommends safety improvements after review of party bus death

VANCOUVER — The coroner's service is calling on the B.C. government to improve the oversight of commercial vehicles after reviewing the death of a young woman who fell from a party bus in Vancouver.

Jan 28, 2020 11:24 AM Read more >

A familiar face at the helm of new LNG project

A familiar face at the helm of new LNG project

Byng Giraud, formerly of Squamish's Woodfibre LNG, president of new company working to build an export facility near Prince Rupert

Jan 28, 2020 11:18 AM Read more >

Jumbo failure highlights ski resort developers' uphill fight

Jumbo failure highlights ski resort developers' uphill fight

Development groups in Valemount and near Squamish tout projects' economic benefits

Jan 28, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Squamish cyclist hopes to go the distance

Squamish cyclist hopes to go the distance

Quest student Anna Talman to ride three endurance races in 2020

Jan 28, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Sailboat with 20 litres of fuel sinks in Squamish's Mamquam Blind Channel

Sailboat with 20 litres of fuel sinks in Squamish's Mamquam Blind Channel

Owner making plans to salvage the vessel: Coast Guard

Jan 28, 2020 10:41 AM Read more >

First coronavirus case found in B.C., arrived via Vancouver Airport

First coronavirus case found in B.C., arrived via Vancouver Airport

Man in his 40s arrived last week, in isolation at home: Officials refuse to confirm if he lives in Richmond

Jan 28, 2020 5:07 AM Read more >

Court authorizes $5-million loan to Squamish's Quest University

Court authorizes $5-million loan to Squamish's Quest University

The school has been granted an extension on its financial protection, which will last until the end of May

Jan 28, 2020 2:37 AM Read more >

SNC Lavalin picked as a consultant for Squamish diking project

One councillor raises questions about allegations against company

Jan 27, 2020 7:58 AM Read more >