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New BC Parks camping website ready for influx of bookings

New BC Parks camping website ready for influx of bookings

A new camping booking site will be live on March 21 and you can make your profile right now.
To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

British Columbians lead Canada in cremation rates. But as the world looks to decarbonize, advocates are questioning whether crematorium emissions are hurting the living. Could human composting and water cremation help?
Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

A Metro Vancouver man was surprised to learn that his mother was shipped from B.C. to Blaine, Washington, to get cremated. Glacier Media has learned the practice has been going on for years as the company looks to offer 'faster, cheaper' service in a competitive industry.
B.C. man sues Walmart after battery charger allegedly explodes in back pocket

B.C. man sues Walmart after battery charger allegedly explodes in back pocket

A Vancouver man is alleging a portable battery charger he purchased at Walmart exploded and caught fire in his pocket and left him with severe thigh and buttock burns.
Two men face multiple 2021 Valdes Island fishing offences

Two men face multiple 2021 Valdes Island fishing offences

Two fishermen return to court later this month to face various charges, including failing to record lingcod catches and failing to carry a tidal waters sport fishing licence.
1.7M Canadians on the hook for 2020 CERB repayments, says Ottawa

1.7M Canadians on the hook for 2020 CERB repayments, says Ottawa

Advance CERB payments of $2,000 are being clawed back from some recipients, according to the Government of Canada.
What youth should know when being called to the frontlines

What youth should know when being called to the frontlines

Often Indigenous Youth are called on a spiritual level to protect the land, and when they respond to the call it fulfills a responsibility to their community. But, responding to the call requires incredible strength, courage and love. 
B.C. ticks toward ending daylight saving time changes with U.S. Senate approval

B.C. ticks toward ending daylight saving time changes with U.S. Senate approval

"Pleased to see progress on this," Premier John Horgan tweeted following the U.S. Senate approval.
Free rapid antigen tests now available to B.C. residents aged 40+

Free rapid antigen tests now available to B.C. residents aged 40+

You'll need your personal health number if you're picking up a kit.
Vancouver bar at centre of $40K whisky seizure denied procedural fairness, judge rules

Vancouver bar at centre of $40K whisky seizure denied procedural fairness, judge rules

On Jan. 18, 2018, liquor inspectors raided Vancouver's Fets Whisky Kitchen and seized $40,000 worth of single malt whisky.
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