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2018 year in review: Technology

2018 year in review: Technology

Amazon Vancouver didn’t make the short list of HQ2 contenders for Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN) in January, but by April the tech giant had offered the conciliatory prize of plans to expand its existing presence in the city.

ICBC: Avoid distractions, alcohol when driving this holiday season

Statistics from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia show nine people are hurt in 35 crashes every hour in B.C. during the Christmas and New Year's holidays
One winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

One winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

This should be an especially happy holiday season for at least one Lotto Max player. There was just one winning ticket for the $60 million dollar jackpot in Friday night's draw — and it was purchased somewhere in Ontario.
New West one of a few ridings to say YES to proportional representation

New West one of a few ridings to say YES to proportional representation

Voters provincewide say no to changing B.C.’s voting system
Weaning B.C. commuters from car culture an uphill battle

Weaning B.C. commuters from car culture an uphill battle

Ride hailing, light-rail transit (LRT) and electric scooters all make up different facets tackling a region’s first-mile/last-mile problem of moving commuters from transportation hubs like SkyTrain stations or bus stops to their final destinations.
Q to Q sailings cancelled for Friday morning

Q to Q sailings cancelled for Friday morning

The City of New Westminster says the Q to Q ferry service will be out of commission this morning due to problems caused by Thursday’s windstorm.
At Swartz Bay, ferry passengers take long waits in stride

At Swartz Bay, ferry passengers take long waits in stride

B.C. Ferries cancelled dozens of sailings Thursday because of winds that gusted up to 100 km/h, delaying journeys for thousands of people.
Wind knocks out power across Island; woman dies during storm

Wind knocks out power across Island; woman dies during storm

Trees toppled, power went out, flights were delayed and ferry sailings were cancelled as a storm system brought strong winds to Vancouver Island on Thursday. The winds might be linked to a death in Duncan. The B.C.
Fire safety tips for the Christmas holiday season

Fire safety tips for the Christmas holiday season

Holiday fires cause injuries, death and thousands of dollars in property damage every year, and the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Emergency Management B.C. want to remind you how to stay safe.
Crisis line ready for busy holiday season

Crisis line ready for busy holiday season

Ever notice how the holiday season starts a little earlier each year? From Black Friday sales that start on Thursday, to holiday music on the radio the morning after Halloween, the stress that often accompanies this time of year can creep up on those