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The provincial government is extending a pilot program aimed at attracting foreign tech workers and easing one requirement for highly sought-after talent.

After sweating through the first heatwave of the year, it’s time to start planning for summer in the city

After sweating through the first heatwave of the year, it’s time to start planning for summer in the city

You have to be prepared emotionally to visit an animal shelter

Great Pacific Media is pleased to announce that HGTV Canada’s original home renovation series Worst to First is now casting homeowners and buyers in the Lower Mainland for its second season.

Changes to payday-lending practices are earning praise from anti-poverty group BC ACORN. The provincial government is reducing the maximum fee for borrowing payday loans, from $17 to $15 for every $100 borrowed.

TransLink is launching a night bus pilot project that includes one route destined for parts of New Westminster from Vancouver’s entertainment district.

A police dog named Hooper was Johnny on the spot at Vancouver International Airport last Friday when it intercepted what is suspected to be 23 kilograms (50 pounds) of cannabis being transported in outbound luggage, according to Richmond RCMP.

Retail sales remain strong in British Columbia despite large declines across the rest of the country. British Columbia was one of three provinces to have its retail sales grow more than 1% in April from March. B.C.

A Richmond driver has has received a 24-hour driving prohibition and multiple violation tickets after driving a Ford F-150 onto a curb, knocking over displays, hitting a pole, then fleeing a Vancouver gas station on Thursday night.