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August was slow month for homebuyers in N.B.The Canadian Real Estate Association reports that August was a slow month for homebuyers in our region. One local real estate spokesperson predicts the market will soon heat up in New Brunswick, while another expert highlights that factors influencing market trends are quite complex. Anna Mandin reports.CanadaSep 23
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B.C.’s catalogue of housing designs is here. Where is Ottawa’s?The B.C. government on Wednesday released a catalogue of duplex, triplex, quadplex and townhouse designs that are compatible with the 2024 B.C. Building Code.CanadaSep 6
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B.C. party leaders to clash in sole televised debate on Oct. 8The B.C. Leaders Debate will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.PoliticsSep 24
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B.C. wildfire crews to receive ‘enhanced’ pensionsBritish Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire seasons.FireSep 16
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Thin turnout to B.C. protests over sexual orientation and gender identityTurnout to what was billed as the 'Million March for Children' in B.C. was sparse in comparison to previous years.PoliticsSep 20
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B.C. municipalities back free transit for youthDelegates approved the motion, calling for free transit for youth aged 18 and younger, at the organization's annual convention in Vancouver on Thursday.PoliticsSep 19
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B.C. election campaign officially underway; Eby is on the trailNDP Leader David Eby began his campaign early Friday by getting on the party's bus and heading straight to the city of Surrey, which is expected to be a major battleground.PoliticsSep 21
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How B.C.’s no-fault insurance system could become an election issueBC Conservative Leader John Rustad is vowing to alter B.C.'s no-fault insurance system if he's elected B.C.'s next premier.PoliticsSep 3
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What B.C. parties are promising on health care in the provincial electionThe state of British Columbia health care has become a key issue ahead of the provincial election on Oct. 19. Here's what the parties are promising so far.PoliticsSep 24
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Eby pledges involuntary care for people in B.C. with severe addictions who are mentally illDavid Eby pledged the NDP would change the law in the next legislative session.PoliticsSep 15
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Recipe: Creamy cheddar, black pepper, and B.C. beer dipThis dip is perfect for cozy gatherings from late summer to winter. It works wonderfully as a family-style dish or as part of a potluck spread.LifestyleSep 22
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N.B. party leaders tout health plans on campaign trailNew Brunswick’s provincial election campaign is in full swing. And parties are touting their plans for the health-care system as they try to win over voters. Silas Brown reportsCanadaSep 23
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Arson suspected in fire that destroyed Kamloops’ Red BridgeThe historic Red Bridge in Kamloops, B.C., was destroyed in a fire early on Thursday morning. RCMP are investigating the fire as arson.CrimeSep 20
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Why B.C. election could serve as a ‘trial run’ for next federal campaignThe B.C. election is officially underway, and the results will have implications on politics in Ottawa regardless of who wins, political analysts say.PoliticsSep 23
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B.C. unveils nurse-to-patient ratios, with priority on emergency departmentsB.C. was the first province in Canada to announce such minimum ratios, which are intended to deliver better patient care while helping recruit and retrain nurses.HealthSep 18
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‘Compromising photos’: B.C. RCMP warn of fake blackmail scamRidge Meadows RCMP is warning the public about an ongoing scam where fraudsters claim to have compromising images of their victims and demand payment in Bitcoin.CrimeSep 19
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Vancouver Special 2.0: B.C. unveils free, standardized multiplex housing designsIn an effort to cut costs and build times on new housing, the B.C. government has released a set of free, standardized designs for small-scale, multi-unit dwellings.EconomySep 4
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More than 90 dinosaur fossils discovered in Northern B.C.A special discovery has been made of dinosaurs living in the mountains of British Columbia.CanadaSep 18
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Rogers to buy out Bell’s share of MLSE for $4.7BRogers is buying out Bell's 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate.CanadaSep 18
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Cluster of wildfires in B.C. Interior triggers evacuation alertA growing cluster of out-of-control wildfires in the British Columbia Interior has forced officials to place residents in the area under an evacuation alert.Sep 6