Category Archives: British Columbia
'Just be safe,' mother tells sons as she's kept in Iran after husband's death
RICHMOND, B.C. - The son of an Iranian-Canadian professor who died in a Tehran prison fought back tears after he arrived in Canada on Thursday as he explained how his mother reacted when she wasn̵...
Mar 09, 2018
Poster in B.C. schools about white privilege hits nerve with some parents
A poster campaign at a school district in British Columbia’s Interior aimed at creating conversations about racism and privilege has struck a nerve with some parents. Schools in the Gold Trail D...
Mar 09, 2018
Vancouver Aquarium drops lawsuit against creator of critical documentary
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium has dropped its legal battle against a filmmaker whose documentary criticized its practices of keeping dolphins and whales in captivity. The aquarium filed a lawsuit...
Mar 08, 2018
James hints B.C. speculation tax being redrawn for vacation homes implications
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s finance minister is dropping hints the blueprint for the province’s proposed speculation tax is being redrawn after a homeowner backlash. Carole James introdu...
Mar 08, 2018
B.C. to upgrade red-light cameras to catch speeders at crash-prone intersections
VICTORIA – Red light cameras are being upgraded around British Columbia to help identify vehicles speeding through intersections. The provincial government says the new technology will be instal...
Mar 08, 2018
Thousands face empty homes tax in Vancouver as declaration deadline passes
VANCOUVER - Nearly 8,500 homes have been declared vacant or underused in Vancouver after the submission deadline passed for the city’s new empty homes tax. The figure not only includes propertie...
Mar 07, 2018
Rejected rainbow crosswalk in Merritt, B.C., sparks broader community support
MERRITT, B.C. - A decision by city council to reject a proposed rainbow crosswalk near a school in Merritt, B.C., has led community members to offer other locations for the colourful symbol of inclusi...
Mar 07, 2018
Special prosecutor takes over sex-related case against former mayor in B.C.
VICTORIA - A special prosecutor has been appointed in British Columbia to handle a case involving 24 sex-related charges against a former mayor of Burns Lake. The prosecution service says Vancouver la...
Mar 07, 2018
Study says B.C. women more stressed by finances than women elsewhere in Canada
VANCOUVER - A new report from Canada’s largest community credit union says more than half of women in British Columbia experience “extreme emotional stress” when considering their fi...
Mar 07, 2018
$1.7M award for B.C. couple after malicious prosecution by Canada Revenue Agency
VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island couple has been awarded nearly $1.7 million in damages after a judge criticized the Canada Revenue Agency for the “ruination” of their business and personal l...
Mar 07, 2018