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Relief on the way for South Okanagan’s tight industrial market

Relief on the way for South Okanagan’s tight industrial market

Zero lease options in market dominated by owner-occupiers
'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

A scheduled protest will take place along the Trans-Canada Highway in Hope and traffic delays are expected on multiple major routes.
Delta facing diking bill in the billions

Delta facing diking bill in the billions

The new provincial flood strategy calls for establishing ongoing tailored funding programs for hazard risk mitigation, including flood, emphasizing equity and accessibility
How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

A week-long supply of non-perishable foods is recommended.
Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

The CFB Comox facility will be part of Canada’s $2.49-billion military drone program, featuring fighter-jet-size drones.
How international students in a janitors' union won their fight

How international students in a janitors' union won their fight

‘Most of the students here, they don’t get work easily, so it’s hard to fight for our rights and to raise our voice at work.’
Tahltan Nation president Chad Day ‘constructively dismissed’

Tahltan Nation president Chad Day ‘constructively dismissed’

President of the Tahltan Central Government in NW B.C. cites differences with board of directors
Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

If B.C.'s carbon tax rates are the same as the federal government's, why do British Columbians pay more?
Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives risking their momentum with major candidate vetting failures

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives risking their momentum with major candidate vetting failures

The choice and expulsion of Dr. Stephen Malthouse illustrates an ongoing challenge for the party
Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Canada's cap on international students should prompt universities and communities to identify better ways of engaging with international students on campuses and in broader community life.