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2 B.C. landlords can raise rents by 23.5% after mortgage rate increases

Split over 2 years – 12% the 1st and 11.5% the 2nd – it's in addition to B.C.'s rent limit increase

Aug 16, 2024 9:44 AM Read more >

B.C. Skytrain extension to arrive year late, $2B over initial budget

Cost of SkyTrain line will be up from $4 billion to almost $6 billion Surrey-Langley SkyTrain to arrive later, cost more money

Aug 16, 2024 7:21 AM Read more >

Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges in B.C. transit police shooting

Wounded man who was taken to hospital in Novermber 2022 incident in Vancouver’s Gastown

Aug 16, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

New wildfire sparks west of Kelowna

The fire is an estimated 1.1 hectares in size

Aug 15, 2024 5:04 PM Read more >

B.C. Greens running to hold government 'accountable': Furstenau

B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says the party will present a fully-costed platform.

Aug 15, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Off-grid B.C. First Nation celebrates new solar, run-of-river hydro power

Hot Springs Cove project gives Hesquiaht First Nation new option after years of relying on diesel

Aug 15, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

‘All-clear’ signal given, Shetland Creek wildfire evacuation alert rescinded

Blaze is 1 of 4 wildfires of note among the 390 burning across B.C.

Aug 15, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Surf park, Nordic spa coming to Bridal Falls near Chilliwack

New 'Reef Club at Bridal Falls Waterpark' set to become the 'first in Canada' when it opens in 2025

Aug 15, 2024 2:13 PM Read more >

No pre-use inspection of UTV in B.C. firefighter's fatal crash: WorkSafeBC

At least one of the 2 occupants was not wearing a seat belt when the UTV went over an embankment

Aug 15, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

No plea entered as case proceeds against Penticton councillor for sex crimes

James Miller has been charged with historic sex crimes from when he was a youth basketball coach in Ontario.

Aug 15, 2024 12:37 PM Read more >