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B.C. looks to standardize multiplex designs as latest fix to housing crisis

The province’s pre-approved designs will be for triplexes, fourplexes and laneway homes

Nov 17, 2023 5:02 PM Read more >

Abbotsford facility to help pilot hydrogen commercial trucks amid EV boom

Provincial government is pumping $16.5 into pilot project

Nov 17, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Rural B.C. mayors not eager to embrace new housing legislation

Communities concerned about provincial overreach, lack of local control

Nov 17, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Lax Kw’alaams staunchly opposed to proposed north coast LNG project

The band says the project violates territorial claims and ignores environmental concerns

Nov 17, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Prayer at B.C. councils violates Supreme Court ruling: Secular group

The information is contained in a report by the BC Humanist Association

Nov 17, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

‘Pinched’ B.C. shoppers using credit cards less amid Christmas season

78% of Canadians plan to cut back on holiday spending, according to survey

Nov 17, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Defamation trial of ex-school trustee Barry Neufeld opens in Chilliwack

‘Striptease artist’ remark was ‘false, injurious and not defensible as fair comment,’ says lawyer

Nov 17, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

Mining company takes B.C. government to court over delays with Nakusp project

The company says consultation with Ktunaxa Nation is holding up process

Nov 17, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >

False report to Nanaimo RCMP coincidentally leads officers to wanted man

12-year-old in trouble nevertheless for making up story about knife assault

Nov 17, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

B.C. plane wreck ‘verified’ by RCMP is revealed to be fake crash training site

Volunteer air safety group says it planted the fuselage there 2 years ago ‘at the most’

Nov 17, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >