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Additional charging stations in B.C. add range for eco-friendly vehicles

VICTORIA — British Columbia is making it easier to explore the province in eco-friendly electric vehicles. The Ministry of Transportation says 12 vehicle charging sites have been completed and more are on the way.

Jul 16, 2019 5:09 AM Read more >

Updated air passenger rights protections now in effect

Airlines now have to reimburse passengers for flight bumping and damaged luggage as part of a package of new protections that took effect today.

Jul 15, 2019 1:40 PM Read more >

UBC, Amazon partner on tech giant's first cloud technology centre for Canada

Amazon.com , Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) is expanding its expertise on campus at the University of B.C. The tech giant announced Wednesday (July 10) that its Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Jul 15, 2019 9:10 AM Read more >

A family llama was on the loose for a month in a B.C. town

Until Sunday, July 14, Coco the llama had been on the lam in a B.C. town for about a month. Clinton, B.C. is not the natural home to llamas, but Coco has decided the wilds outside of town suit her just fine.

Jul 15, 2019 5:37 AM Read more >

B.C. speculation and vacancy tax brings in $115M, exceeds targets

The provincial government announced Thursday the speculation and vacancy tax has exceeded targets set in last year’s budget.

Jul 13, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. government lacks anti-corruption tool for public servants

Conflicts of interest measures boil down to honour system with no statutory disclosure requirements in place; Attorney General David Eby to review legislation

Jul 13, 2019 4:00 AM Read more >

UBCM will continue to take Chinese money for receptions

Port Coquitlam mayor calls decision cowardly

Jul 13, 2019 3:00 AM Read more >

Two Southern resident killer whales missing as experts fear for the population

Two southern resident killer whales haven't been seen for a few months leaving experts worried, not just about the fates of both creatures, but for the future of the entire family of orcas.

Jul 12, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

Environmentalists felt like ‘enemies of the state’ after cabinet minister’s letter

Letter put protest chill into environmentalists, made awareness work harder

Jul 12, 2019 5:00 AM Read more >

Squamish council makes wishlist for Waterfront Landing Park

Staff asked councillors for feedback on latest design of north park of major development

Jul 10, 2019 9:05 AM Read more >