Author Archives
-
Vancouver’s 25-cent cup fee no longer applies to free drinksCouncil enacted a bylaw on Jan. 1 banning plastic bags and requiring businesses to apply a 25-cent surcharge for single-use cups, as well as a 15-cent fee for paper bags.PoliticsMar 30, 2022
![]()
-
Vancouver Ukrainian Orthodox church to hold vigil FridayIn an effort to rally public support and raise funds to help those in need in Ukraine, the cathedral on East 10th Avenue has asked for a show of support and prayers.CanadaMar 25, 2022
![]()
-
Cell phone coverage to expand along rural B.C. routeThe announcement comes following the recent flooding, landslides and wildfires during 2021, as part of the province’s Connecting British Columbia program.PoliticsMar 25, 2022
![]()
-
WorkSafeBC sets out to address workplace bullying and harassmentIn response to last year’s numbers, WorkSafeBC launched the Bullying, Harassment and Prohibited Action Initiative to address the rise in bullying and harassment cases.CanadaMar 24, 2022
![]()
-
Pandemic response, teacher shortage top priorities for incoming BCTF presidentJohnston says he’s been at the bargaining table with the province since mid-March and expects to tackle priorities that have been affecting teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.PoliticsMar 24, 2022
![]()
-
100 new complex-care housing spaces coming to Greater VictoriaThe funding is part of the $164 million set aside to help approximately 500 vulnerable people with complex-care issues over the next three years under the BC NDP's budget.PoliticsMar 23, 2022
![]()
-
BC Liquor and BC Cannabis stores raise funds for UkraineThe Canadian Red Cross launched its Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal in late February, seeking donations that will be used to assist those in need.PoliticsMar 22, 2022
![]()
-
Surrey Mounties search for bank robbery suspectAnyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous.CrimeMar 22, 2022
![]()
-
B.C. to provide nearly $500,000 to help 14 communities develop emergency evacuation routesMinister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth said B.C. has experienced multiple natural disasters, particularly the heat dome in addition to mudslides, flooding and wildfires.PoliticsMar 21, 2022
![]()
