Recall petition against Calgary’s mayor deemed insufficient
According to the declaration to Calgary city council Monday, the petition garnered 69,344 unverified signatures, or 5.39 per cent of the city's population.
Politics
May 13
BC Hydro to dismantle decommissioned natural gas power plant in Port Moody
The Burrard Generating Station is 62 years old and, until it was decommissioned in 2016, served as a backup power source for B.C.'s hydroelectric grid during low water years.
Economy
May 14
Indigenous art worth $60,000 stolen from Saanich, B.C. home
The culprits made off with at least six art pieces: five by First Nations artist Calvin Moreberg and one Inuit carving, a large bust of a woman's head.
Crime
Apr 18
‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal
Last year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.
Environment
Apr 10
B.C.’s vulnerable urged to get COVID-19 booster as peak of illness season passes
It will be available throughout the provinces at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres.
Health
Apr 8
Multi-vehicle crash involving pedestrian sends 2 to hospital in Surrey, B.C.
A pedestrian and a driver were hospitalized Friday night following a three-vehicle crash in Surrey, B.C. Police say the crash occurred on 144 Street near 61A Avenue.
Traffic
Apr 13
Fintrac fines crypto exchange Binance Holdings $6M
Fintrac says Binance Holdings failed to register with the federal anti-money laundering agency as a foreign money services business.
Canada
May 9
62 charges laid, 7 people arrested for ‘violent kidnapping’ in New Brunswick
New Brunswick RCMP said a 54-year-old woman from Florenceville was kidnapped at gunpoint, held against her will and assaulted during an incident in Tobique First Nation in April.
Crime
May 11
SaskPower announces investments totalling $1.6B in electricity system
SaskPower said the $1.6 billion in capital spending will ensure more reliable electricity, and continue to modernize and decarbonize the grid.
Canada
May 7
Kelowna councillors given choice to opt out of pay raise until next term
An adjustment will be made twice per council term to realign the mayor’s remuneration with the 60th percentile of comparable B.C. municipalities.
Politics
Apr 4
Senior hospitalized after bicycle hit-and-run: Belleville police
Belleville say the 65-year-old woman was walking on a sidewalk near 59 North Front St. when she was struck by a bicycle around 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Crime
Apr 22
Construction to resume next month on Highways 6 and 39 near Regina
Motorists can expect minor delays starting this spring as construction resumes for Highways 6 and 39 between Regina and southeast of Corinne.
Canada
Apr 25
Saint John, N.B., airport offers new regional routes after COVID-19 disruption
PASCAN Aviation will offer two daily flights between Saint John and Halifax from Monday to Friday, as well as one return flight between Bathurst and Saint John every weekday.
Canada
May 8
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
We met a man this week who has lived for more than 30 years in Stanley Park. Christenson Bailey has made himself a home among the trees but now he is looking at a new future.
Trending
Apr 19
B.C.’s carbon tax hike kicks in on Monday, April 1 so prepare to pay more at the pump
The B.C. government says to offset that, about 65 per cent of British Columbians will qualify for a tax credit, meaning roughly 35 per cent will not.
Economy
Mar 28
Toronto police identify man killed in double shooting
Police said officers responded at around 1:09 a.m. Tuesday to the area of Winona Drive and Vaughan Road for a shooting.
Crime
May 8
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
Homicide unit investigates death of man found injured at Royal Alexandra Hospital
The Edmonton Police Service said officers responded at 1:39 a.m. Wednesday to reports of an injured man on the sidewalk at 102nd Street and Kingsway.
Crime
May 15
Cutting it close: N.B. man claims $64M lotto win just 19 days before expiry
A New Brunswick man said he had a $64-million Lotto 64/9 ticket in his bedroom for nearly a year and didn't know it. The ticket was set to expire in 19 days.
Money
Mar 28
Victim of fatal Blue Mountains crash identified by police
The serious crash happened on Friday at 10:22 p.m. on Grey Road 19, south of the 6th Line.
Canada
Apr 30