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Federal scientists study how to adapt building codes to climate change

The National Research Council is completing a study on how changing weather will impact infrastructure

Jan 2, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Grouse Mountain Resort sells for second time in two years

Northland Properties Corp. new owner

Jan 2, 2020 6:09 AM Read more >

Bear cub killed and skinned, remains found on B.C. road

B.C. hunting regulations state open season for black bear hunting ended Nov. 30.

Dec 31, 2019 8:30 AM Read more >

Avalanche in northwestern B.C. kills two men snowboarding in provincial park

RCMP received a signal from an emergency locator west of the Three Guardsmen Mountain in the Haines Pass area

Dec 31, 2019 6:30 AM Read more >

Richmond Olympic Oval negotiates with IOC about sponsorships

The Oval is expected to have revenues of about $17.8 million next year

Dec 31, 2019 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. residents set a record for lottery winnings in 2019

Province also had a string of four consecutive $1 million guaranteed Lotto 6/49 Prize wins

Dec 30, 2019 6:50 AM Read more >

Debt leads Canadians' financial worries as 2020 dawns, says CIBC poll

A year-end CIBC poll finds debt is weighing heavily on the minds of Canadians, with nearly four in five respondents rating it more important to address than building their savings.

Dec 30, 2019 6:30 AM Read more >

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 >