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Firefighter training under scrutiny as 'marathon' wildfire season gives hard lessons

Firefighter training under scrutiny as 'marathon' wildfire season gives hard lessons

Canada's minister responsible for forests said he is reflecting on hard lessons from this year's record wildfire season, including the possible need for standardizing firefighter training across provincial borders and beyond.
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Chinese immigration consultant with Vancouver ties arrested in Shanghai, according to Chinese media reports

Chinese immigration consultant with Vancouver ties arrested in Shanghai, according to Chinese media reports

Linda Mei He, president of the Wailian Overseas Consulting Group Inc., is accused of illegal foreign-exchange trading
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Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage to cause ‘massive’ economic consequences

Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage to cause ‘massive’ economic consequences

Part 1 of a two-part story on that examines those consequences, and explores potential solutions
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B.C. LifeLabs patients could get $50 from data breach settlement

B.C. LifeLabs patients could get $50 from data breach settlement

Major 2019 data breach at LifeLabs could lead to a settlement proposal worth a minimum of $4.9 million and a maximum of $9.8 million. The breach was found to not have seriously harmed any individual.
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Federal regulatory body approves changes to Woodfibre LNG project conditions

Federal regulatory body approves changes to Woodfibre LNG project conditions

Environmental group My Sea to Sky criticizes approved changes to project conditions.
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Opinion: Housing is a direct federal responsibility, contrary to what Trudeau said. Here’s how his government can do better

Opinion: Housing is a direct federal responsibility, contrary to what Trudeau said. Here’s how his government can do better

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments about housing not being the primary responsibility of the federal government miss the mark.
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BMO fined $60M by U.S. financial regulators

BMO fined $60M by U.S. financial regulators

Regulators fine BMO a combined $60 million for failing to properly keep records.
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Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

OTTAWA — The BC Prosecution Service says it's dropping 146 cases against old-growth logging protesters after Canada's highest court refused to hear an appeal against the acquittal of a demonstrator who had been cleared of criminal contempt.
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B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

The B.C. Supreme Court refused to certify a class action lawsuit brought by residents of the Lytton, B.C., wildfire that burned most of the town's centre in 2021. The judge, however, left the door open for another try.
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Months after Vancouver 'gourmet cabaret' show cancelled, ticket holders await refunds

Months after Vancouver 'gourmet cabaret' show cancelled, ticket holders await refunds

Did you buy tickets to the show and want your money back? Here's what you should do.
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