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B.C. government and social media giants make deal on non-consensual intimate images

B.C. government and social media giants make deal on non-consensual intimate images

The companies have committed to providing B.C. with so-called direct escalation channels that will allow for quick reporting of non-consensual intimate images being placed online even before a protection order is issued. 
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Labour board tosses complaint union didn’t stand up for unvaccinated City of Burnaby employee

Labour board tosses complaint union didn’t stand up for unvaccinated City of Burnaby employee

CUPE Local 23 arrived at an 'informed decision' not to take ex-City of Burnaby employee Carlo Sferra's grievance to arbitration because it was unlikely to succeed, according to the Labour Relations Board.
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Federal parties lose judicial review of B.C. privacy ruling

Federal parties lose judicial review of B.C. privacy ruling

A B.C. judge has affirmed provincial privacy law applies to federal political parties.
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B.C. First Nation to reactivate judicial review of DFO's salmon farm virus policy

B.C. First Nation to reactivate judicial review of DFO's salmon farm virus policy

VICTORIA — A British Columbia First Nation says it has lost faith in federal plans to remove open net-pens from the province’s ocean salmon farms and is reluctantly relaunching legal action it had on hold that challenges Fisheries Department aquacult
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Christmas lights to be lit this year by Site C hydro-electric dam

Christmas lights to be lit this year by Site C hydro-electric dam

BC Hydro chief explains why B.C. still needs more power, even with the new Site C dam.
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Philippines opens door to strengthening B.C. trade ties in key areas

Philippines opens door to strengthening B.C. trade ties in key areas

Philippines' foreign affairs secretary gave keynote address during his visit to Vancouver last week
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'Day by day': Alberta fire evacuees out until next week, weather to help B.C. crews

'Day by day': Alberta fire evacuees out until next week, weather to help B.C. crews

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Thousands of residents forced to flee a fierce, wind-whipped wildfire threatening the oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray were told Wednesday they’ll likely be out for days and may be allowed back as early as Tuesday.
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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre visits North Vancouver business

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre visits North Vancouver business

The Tory leader warned municipalities they must approve more growth or face financial consequences
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Soaring costs force Vancouver restaurants to close

Soaring costs force Vancouver restaurants to close

Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca latest high-end restaurant to announce closure
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'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

OTTAWA — Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators at the largest annual tourism convention in Canada.
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