Ocean temperatures hit record high in February, data shows
Ocean temperatures hit a record high in February, with the average global sea surface temperature at 21.06 degrees Celsius (69.91 degrees Fahrenheit).
World
Mar 7
B.C. weather: More daily records tumble under ridge of high pressure
Lytton was the province’s and nation’s hotspot on Tuesday at 22.4 C, double its normal temperature of 10 C for March 19.
Canada
Mar 20
Daily temperature records set in B.C. as mercury reaches high teens
In all, 10 areas set new daily highs for March 15, with Squamish being the hottest at 19.5 C.
Weather
Mar 16
B.C. sets target to slash poverty by 60 per cent in next decade
The B.C. government says it is setting 10-year targets to substantially reduce poverty in the province, with a focus on lifting children and seniors above the poverty line.
Politics
Mar 5
19 eagles dead in Prince Rupert, B.C. due to dumped ‘deleterious’ substance
Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond said it appears the liquid “fouled” the feathers of the eagles, who were then unable to escape the pond.
Environment
Mar 2
B.C.’s minimum wage to jump 65 cents on June 1
Minimum-wage workers in British Columbia will get a pay hike of 65 cents an hour to $17.40 starting June 1, a move the government says will help lift more people out of poverty.
Economy
Feb 26
B.C.’s child-care space challenges have some calling for public schools to be used
According to Stats Canada 2023 data, nearly 60 per cent of B.C. families said they have difficulty finding child care. And school-aged care can be just as difficult.
Education
Feb 28
Peterborough County endorses 2024 budget with 5.69% tax hike
The tax rate increase of 5.69 per cent is approximately $21.81 for every $100,000 in residential assessment.
Economy
Feb 21
B.C. seeking to seize $6M in property from alleged drug dealer
The Director of Civil Forfeiture launched a civil lawsuit against Okanagan resident Kulwant Singh Bal, who owns a used car lot in Kelowna.
Canada
Feb 16
English Montreal School Board announces ped day for total eclipse event
The action is being taken out of an 'abundance of caution,' according to a spokesperson, due to the number of health risks associated with looking directly at the eclipse.
Education
Feb 14
House, car purchases in the cards for $5M Lotto 649 winner from Hamilton
A multi million-dollar Lotto 649 winner from Hamilton is savouring a massive cash prize and says the money will finance a couple of major investments.
Canada
Mar 15
Province rewarding Guelph $4.68M for meeting hosing targets
Housing minister Paul Calandra met with mayor Cam Guthrie on Thursday. They held a joint news conference to announce the funding.
Canada
Mar 15
‘I screamed’: B.C. Indigenous child welfare advocates celebrate court victory
Indigenous children continue to be overrepresented in provincial care. As of March 2022, they made up 68 per cent of youth in care in B.C.
Canada
Feb 9
‘Flabbergasted’: Kelowna man takes home $160k on Lotto 6/49
Roderick Reid was enjoying a cup of coffee in the hot tub when he decided to check his numbers online and his relaxing morning took a turn.
Money
Feb 29
Richmond man wins $58M in first-ever Gold Ball Jackpot 6/49
The BC Lottery Corporation announced Hao Ping Chung won the massive prize on Friday.
Canada
Mar 22
Avalanche warning issued for B.C., Alberta
Issued Thursday morning by Avalanche Canada, the warning is for recreational backcountry enthusiasts and is in effect until Monday, March 4.
Canada
Feb 29
K9 bites leave man needing 29 stitches to the head, no charges: SIU
No charges will be laid against London, Ont., police after a 55-year-old man required 29 stitches to the head and suffered cartilage damage to his right ear from a police dog.
Canada
Mar 11
Ontario has to pay public sector workers $6B and counting in Bill 124 compensation
Ontario is so far on the hook for more than $6 billion in payments to broader public sector workers due to the government's wage restraint legislation being found unconstitutional.
Politics
Mar 15
Edmonton police seek 6 suspects in violent attack on 64-year-old man at LRT platform
In a news release issued Wednesday, Edmonton police said investigators have six suspects they are looking for in a violent assault on a 64-year-old man.
Crime
Mar 13
Edmonton Police Service celebrates graduation of 49 new officers, 3 canine teams
A graduation ceremony was held at Edmonton City Hall Friday, for the Edmonton Police Service's recruit training class 158.
Features
Mar 8