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Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle

Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle

OTTAWA — Canada is creating a national registry to track plastic production and pollution, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday, with Ottawa set to host another round of negotiations toward a global treaty to end plastic waste.
B.C. man found with fentanyl and nearly $75K gets conditional sentence

B.C. man found with fentanyl and nearly $75K gets conditional sentence

Stephen Tosh Maki pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking.
B.C. man in court after gun pointed at women, man assaulted

B.C. man in court after gun pointed at women, man assaulted

Korey Robert Muskett is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence and one count of assault. 
Columbia Street closure in New West extended until late May

Columbia Street closure in New West extended until late May

Full closure of Columbia Street between McBride Boulevard and Elliot Street extended by Pattullo Bridge replacement project.
B.C. man pleads guilty to murdering his wife

B.C. man pleads guilty to murdering his wife

The 45-year-old woman was found with life-threatening injuries inside a residence.
When companies ignore favouritism, culture sours and workers leave

When companies ignore favouritism, culture sours and workers leave

Favouritism in the workplace can cause competent and hardworking employees to become demoralized and disengaged
Canucks’ Dakota Joshua was made for playoff hockey

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua was made for playoff hockey

The man they call “Playoff D” came through with a massive performance in Game 1 against the Predators.
Man dies after two-person kayak flips near Deep Cove, RCMP confirm

Man dies after two-person kayak flips near Deep Cove, RCMP confirm

The BC Coroners Service has taken over the investigation into the death of a 70-year-old kayaker in North Vancouver.
Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
Here's how much the cost to rent an apartment in Vancouver has changed in the past 5 years

Here's how much the cost to rent an apartment in Vancouver has changed in the past 5 years

Vancouver is consistently one of Canada's most expensive markets for housing rentals.