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PayByPhone adds service charge after parent company scores massive federal subsidy

PayByPhone adds service charge after parent company scores massive federal subsidy

The made-in-B.C. parking meter app contractor, now owned by a subsidiary of auto giant Volkswagen, will charge customers in Vancouver, Burnaby, White Rock and Whistler for text message reminders
'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

A global ranking of countries' climate targets show Canada's plans have a low chance of success.
Greens call for pause on Woodfibre LNG plans after potential risks to pregnant women come to light

Greens call for pause on Woodfibre LNG plans after potential risks to pregnant women come to light

Three-year-old study out of USC and UCLA found pregnant people living near natural gas and oil wells that use regular flaring at 50% higher risk of premature birth
Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

The draft policy states that the measures will not apply to such users because their content is mainly meant for the internet. 
Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

As temperature rises, association recommends that drivers check coolant levels, keep tires fully inflated and take other precautions.
Georgia Astle wins on Phat Wednesdays circuit

Georgia Astle wins on Phat Wednesdays circuit

Caileigh Koppang prevailed in the girls' age 10-16 event
Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

DBRS Morningstar expects that despite costs being manageable, there will be pressure to raise insurance prices
Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Our survey shows a bit of positive momentum on the issue of race relations. The proportion of Canadians who report an improvement is up five points, but certain areas remain far behind in believing that things are actually better
Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Reported fire deaths doubled to 59 in 2021 from 28 in 2019, then rose again to 86 last year
Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Emails show the conflict began last November.