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Buckle up — Uber says it wants to operate in Vancouver

Buckle up — Uber says it wants to operate in Vancouver

More than a week after the province laid out its rules for ride-hailing services in B.C., Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) says it wants in.
BC Ferries: Travel tips for long weekend and schedule changes

BC Ferries: Travel tips for long weekend and schedule changes

Travellers planning to ride with BC Ferries without reservations should prepare for sailing waits for the upcoming long weekend on the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay routes.
Alcohol can claim up to one-quarter of daily caloric needs: UVic study

Alcohol can claim up to one-quarter of daily caloric needs: UVic study

A new study released by the University of Victoria claims that daily drinkers can consume up to 25 per cent of their daily caloric needs through alcohol alone.
B.C. winter forecast: Environment Canada gives forecast for the frosty season

B.C. winter forecast: Environment Canada gives forecast for the frosty season

Winter is coming – but not for quite a while. With that in mind, The Old Farmer's Almanac, a popular reference book, has released its prediction for the 2019/2020 Canadian winter season.
This residential school survivor just went pro for Colonialism Skateboards

This residential school survivor just went pro for Colonialism Skateboards

'Skateboarding has helped Joe overcome adversity throughout his life by helping him focus on a positive activity,' says company founder
B.C. pleased with Oklahoma ruling in opioids case as it continues lawsuit

B.C. pleased with Oklahoma ruling in opioids case as it continues lawsuit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's attorney general says he is pleased with the findings of a court in Oklahoma that found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis as it ordered the company to pay US $572 mill
One year since death, Squamish base jumper still going on adventures

One year since death, Squamish base jumper still going on adventures

The ashes of Mike Racicot have been released in at least 17 locations worldwide
Greater Victoria a finalist to host Invictus Games in 2022

Greater Victoria a finalist to host Invictus Games in 2022

Krista Seguin was elated with the announcement Monday that Greater Victoria is one of two finalists in the bid to host the 2022 Invictus Games. Taking part in the Games was life-changing for her, said the 29-year-old Victoria resident.
Young Canadians look to meatless future: polls

Young Canadians look to meatless future: polls

As a more plant-based diet spreads, one Port Coquitlam restaurant is looking to ride the wave to the burbs
Suspected killer's father seeks video of son's 'last will and testament'

Suspected killer's father seeks video of son's 'last will and testament'

The father of one of the Port Alberni men suspected of killing three people in northern B.C. is fighting to get access to a video containing his son's "last will and testament.