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B.C. ends its carbon tax on consumers after marathon debate in legislature

B.C. ends its carbon tax on consumers after marathon debate in legislature

VICTORIA — British Columbians are waking to a future without a consumer carbon tax for the first time in 17 years, after the early-morning approval of a bill to end the long-standing policy.
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Downtown Eastside stabbing case going to preliminary hearing

Downtown Eastside stabbing case going to preliminary hearing

Ricky Martinez was fatally stabbed in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Sept. 28, 2023.
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'Big dreams come from big pools': Young swimmers protest outside Vancouver Aquatic Centre

'Big dreams come from big pools': Young swimmers protest outside Vancouver Aquatic Centre

The fate of the 50-metre pool at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre will be decided Monday night.
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'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

BC Ferries' chief executive said Monday he is "at odds" with a regulator's decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future.
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B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
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Vancouver cabbie killing accused selects jury trial

Vancouver cabbie killing accused selects jury trial

The Vancouver Police Department said Aden Jimale Hersi was assaulted by a passenger in August 2022.
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150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

VANCOUVER — Border officers have announced the seizure of almost 150 kilograms of methamphetamine bound for export at Vancouver International Airport, with some of the drugs disguised as gifts or masked with vinegar and pepper to hide their smell.
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'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

"We are the greatest nation on Earth," Junos host Michael Bublé said during his opening monologue. "And we are not for sale."
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Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

British Columbia's government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry.
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VPD arrest armed suspects in stolen car in Vancouver's West End

VPD arrest armed suspects in stolen car in Vancouver's West End

'The investigation is ongoing and we anticipate multiple criminal charges'
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