Skip to content

Highlights

MEC acquired by Canadian investors, including own executives

MEC acquired by Canadian investors, including own executives

Investors include textile executive Tim Gu and MEC's own executives Peter Hlynsky and Chris Speyer
Read more >
SLRD seeks public input on new emergency communications plan

SLRD seeks public input on new emergency communications plan

The new communications and notifications plan will help address 'record-breaking activations' of the Regional District’s Emergency Operation Centre.
Read more >
Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

'People notice things,' says SFU professor Zhanna Lyubykh, whose latest research reveals that even subtle cues from management can influence whether workers feel safe disclosing their mental health challenges.
Read more >
What is the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, anyway?

What is the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, anyway?

Let’s mark Local Government Awareness Week with a look at one of B.C.'s unique features: the regional district.
Read more >
'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

CALGARY — The May long weekend is when gasoline prices tend to start levelling off ahead of the high-demand summer driving season.
Read more >
Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

MONTREAL — Small businesses and shipping firms are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike as early as next week, a disruption they warn could strain supply chains and freeze millions of parcels as well as billions of dollars in sales.
Read more >
'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

Search and rescue members are seeing a rise in people getting into trouble by not being aware of mountain spring conditions and wearing nano spikes.
Read more >
Councils, First Nations push back on bill that gives province sweeping powers

Councils, First Nations push back on bill that gives province sweeping powers

Bill 15 allows the provincial cabinet sweeping powers to pass major public projects like schools, hospitals, student housing and any other projects deemed “provincially significant,” including critical mineral mines.
Read more >
Can a Canadian traveller file a claim for lost wages due to a flight delay?

Can a Canadian traveller file a claim for lost wages due to a flight delay?

Travellers may be entitled to more than what the rules stipulate.
Read more >
Police seek two B.C. men charged in multi-kilo drug bust

Police seek two B.C. men charged in multi-kilo drug bust

Among the items seized: 28 kilos of methamphetamine, two kilos of MDMA and five kilos of cannabis.
Read more >