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B.C. Securities Commission to bypass hearing panels for minor violations

B.C. Securities Commission to bypass hearing panels for minor violations

Those who work in the public securities industry in B.C. will face fines from the B.C. Securities Commission without first going to a hearing panel.
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Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Secondary students in Grades 10-12 will still receive traditional marks. Grade 8 and 9 students will be assessed on a provincial 'proficiency scale'
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Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

OTTAWA — A new federal law will require digital platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. The Liberals' Online Streaming Act passed its final vote in the Senate Thursday and received royal assent.
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BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

Announcement follows sudden and major overhaul of board members last summer
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Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending the dispute could come with political repercussions.
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Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

The bald eagle was tightly clutching its prey while swimming.
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All of Western Canada under avalanche warning

All of Western Canada under avalanche warning

Forecasters have listed the mountains on the North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island, as well as areas around Banff, Jasper and the Kootenays as being at 'considerable' risk
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'Children's Code' to combat 'technological tsunami' pitched by B.C. privacy commissioner

'Children's Code' to combat 'technological tsunami' pitched by B.C. privacy commissioner

The code would prohibit 'nudge' technology, which prompts children to further engage in an online service, such as a phone application or tablet game.
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Crabapple Hits Music aims to diversify Whistler stages

Crabapple Hits Music aims to diversify Whistler stages

Whistler band Introduce Wolves unveil new music company with May 5 show at Après Après
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Richmond landlord refuses to pay $50K to former tenants

Richmond landlord refuses to pay $50K to former tenants

The Residential Tenancy Branch had earlier awarded the tenants compensation after the landlord wrongly evicted them
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