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B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

VANCOUVER — The chair of British Columbia's forest watchdog says he was pleased to see a bill introduced with proposed changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act that could "reassert the public interest" in forestry decisions.

Oct 21, 2021 4:02 PM Read more >

B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier is defending a proposed $25 fee for non-personal freedom-of-information requests despite pushback from groups including one trying to access data on COVID-19 exposures at schools.

Oct 21, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

UBC team spearheads Alberta hydrogen energy project

Pilot project aims to generate clean energy while cutting emissions

Oct 21, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Premier John Horgan responds to criticism of proposed changes to FOI bill

During a media press conference on Thursday, Premier John Horgan showed the home screen of his iPhone.

Oct 21, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >

B.C. moving back to more prescriptive forestry management

New legislation will give government more direct control over how forestry is done in B.C.

Oct 21, 2021 8:06 AM Read more >

Vancouver Police Board told to change handcuff rules after arrest of Indigenous man

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board is to hear a report Thursday recommending the force change its handcuffing policy after the arrest of an Indigenous man and his 12-year-old granddaughter at a bank in 2019.

Oct 20, 2021 7:23 PM Read more >

B.C. doctors group calls on province to focus on COVID-19 aerosol transmission

VANCOUVER — A group of doctors in British Columbia is calling on the province to re-evaluate its approach to combating COVID-19. The group, called Protect our Province B.C.

Oct 20, 2021 4:32 PM Read more >

Premier’s office to be exempt from scrutiny under law changes: McEvoy

Information commissioner expresses ‘deep concern’ over amendments

Oct 20, 2021 3:10 PM Read more >

General Fusion relocating HQ to YVR as it plans to quadruple workforce

Workers to begin relocating to Sea Island by year's end.

Oct 20, 2021 2:41 PM Read more >

Controversial Vancouver restaurant shut down for not following COVID-19 regulations (VIDEO)

"You're being ordered to close, that's that," says a health authority employee.

Oct 20, 2021 2:40 PM Read more >