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Canada's emerging battery sector could support 250K jobs, finds report

Canada's emerging battery sector could support 250K jobs, finds report

Over the next seven years, Canada could become a battery "powerhouse," according to a new report.
Housing portal launches ahead of election

Housing portal launches ahead of election

Advocates offer one-stop shop for data in each of the province’s municipalities
UBCM: B.C. health care in crisis, municipal leaders tell Dix

UBCM: B.C. health care in crisis, municipal leaders tell Dix

"Never has so much been asked of our health-care system," said Health Minister Adrian Dix.
Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

That's about 60 million idle phones.
Municipalities' compassionate approach to homelessness draws tears at UBCM

Municipalities' compassionate approach to homelessness draws tears at UBCM

Creating small homes for marginalized people creates greater connection to communities, better health conditions, lower crime rates and employment, say some B.C. mayors.
Wildfire smoke can increase risk of COVID-19, ear infections

Wildfire smoke can increase risk of COVID-19, ear infections

If you've been breathing the Metro Vancouver air for the past four days, pay attention.
UBCM: B.C.'s 911 emergency system to undergo significant change

UBCM: B.C.'s 911 emergency system to undergo significant change

A new 911 system could allow witnesses to send in photos or videos to help responding police officers.
Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

In B.C., we can expect a warm September.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, poor air quality

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, poor air quality

Health officials offer up some tips for dealing with the effects of wildfire smoke.
Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

What comes next for the “heads” side of Canadian coins is up to the federal government to determine