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4-year safety review for electric kick scooters to begin in B.C. in the spring

4-year safety review for electric kick scooters to begin in B.C. in the spring

The study will evaluate how the scooters can be safely integrated into local transportation networks
B.C. files application for Canada’s 1st unexplained wealth order, minister says

B.C. files application for Canada’s 1st unexplained wealth order, minister says

The province’s statement says a hearing is expected on Jan. 11, 2024
Thousands of trees to be felled in Stanley Park due to moth infestation

Thousands of trees to be felled in Stanley Park due to moth infestation

140K of the trees to be chopped are less than 20 cm in diameter and the vast majority are hemlock: City
University athlete killed in Kamloops car crash identified by family

University athlete killed in Kamloops car crash identified by family

Owyn McInnis died in the crash, while 2 of his teammates suffered critical injuries
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

The dominant strain now will be influenza A type H1N1, says an infectious diseases specialist
Man with ties to Vancouver killed in Calgary drive-by shooting

Man with ties to Vancouver killed in Calgary drive-by shooting

The victim has been identified him as Thane Cameron Clayton
B.C. Environment Minister to promote B.C. climate change policies at COP28

B.C. Environment Minister to promote B.C. climate change policies at COP28

George Heyman also said Thursday he is “optimistic” will meet its climate change goals
Whistleblower protection expands to public K-12 education system in B.C.

Whistleblower protection expands to public K-12 education system in B.C.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act was passed in 2018
Province turns off the Christmas lights on main road through Port Alberni

Province turns off the Christmas lights on main road through Port Alberni

Transportation ministry says lights across Highway 4 on Johnston Rd. don’t meet regulations
Defence in Ali murder trial calls victim’s portrayal a ‘play on emotions’

Defence in Ali murder trial calls victim’s portrayal a ‘play on emotions’

Lawyer says jury could not find Ali guilty of murder simply because he ‘had sex’ with victim, 13