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B.C. Ferries struggles with rising costs, shortage of staff

B.C. Ferries struggles with rising costs, shortage of staff

Employee turnover is high, mid-life upgrades for ships are being deferred, and maintenance costs for its aging fleet and infrastructure have jumped.
New West city, school district set to tackle child-care shortage

New West city, school district set to tackle child-care shortage

Parent says move marks "an important first step" in addressing the city's child-care challenges.
Buying a home? These heritage gems are for sale in New Westminster

Buying a home? These heritage gems are for sale in New Westminster

A Tudor Revival home in 'false thatched roof' style is one of them.
Turning clocks forward comes with risk on the road, B.C. safety expert warns

Turning clocks forward comes with risk on the road, B.C. safety expert warns

Daylight Saving Time is back this weekend and it's being linked to a greater risk of crashes on the road.
Iconic $1.49 Day jingle returns to the airwaves — 64 years later

Iconic $1.49 Day jingle returns to the airwaves — 64 years later

Save-On-Foods revives award-winning $1.49 Day ad created by Tony Antonias in 1958
Eby: Federal government needs to reform bail system 'now' to target repeat offenders

Eby: Federal government needs to reform bail system 'now' to target repeat offenders

B.C. has already taken a number of steps, such as directing new teams of prosecutors, probation officers and police to focus on repeat offenders within existing federal law.
Law Society of BC fails to disbar lawyer Hong Guo following review

Law Society of BC fails to disbar lawyer Hong Guo following review

Hong Guo is scheduled to start her one-year suspension on March 8 after the Law Society of BC unsuccessfully argued for her disbarment in relation to various trust account violations.
Go Bollywood dancing at this New West pet store

Go Bollywood dancing at this New West pet store

Bosley's is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a dance gala and fundraiser
Two B.C. men reconnect over 35-year-old photo

Two B.C. men reconnect over 35-year-old photo

We're both in our 50s now. I'm still a journalist and he's still skateboarding.
This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

Here is how to view this epic display.