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Former Prince George Cougars goalie suing CHL, WHL

Former Prince George Cougars goalie suing CHL, WHL

A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players.
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Union protests firing of Victoria airport security screeners; agency alleges 'incomplete screening'

Union protests firing of Victoria airport security screeners; agency alleges 'incomplete screening'

Twenty-seven screening officers and nine salaried employees at the airport were terminated following an investigation into “screening irregularities”
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Ad agency linked to top B.C. NDP official paid almost $900,000 in 2023

Ad agency linked to top B.C. NDP official paid almost $900,000 in 2023

B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation: "It's ridiculous for the provincial government to be doling out taxpayer funds to close friends and associates."
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B.C. resets talks on plan to give First Nations more say over public land

B.C. resets talks on plan to give First Nations more say over public land

The province plans to amend the Land Act in the spring to allow joint decision-making with Indigenous communities, in accordance with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
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B.C. naturopaths hope to prescribe safer supply medications

B.C. naturopaths hope to prescribe safer supply medications

More than 250 naturopathic doctors have enrolled in a training program to prescribe common medications for opioid use disorder.
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Capital Regional District plan to borrow up to $85M for housing approved

Capital Regional District plan to borrow up to $85M for housing approved

Only 1,859 forms in opposition were submitted through an alternative approval process —well short of the 33,000 required to kill the plan
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'We need to protect our renters': Port Moody to pitch for B.C.-wide rental maintenance standards

'We need to protect our renters': Port Moody to pitch for B.C.-wide rental maintenance standards

Port Moody councillors say most property standards are now set and policed by local bylaws.
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More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

ABBOTSFORD, B.C.
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Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors seeking help from B.C.'s upcoming budget

Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors seeking help from B.C.'s upcoming budget

The provincial government is set to release the 2024-25 budget on Feb. 22.
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Liberals rebrand carbon-price rebates in bid to make policy more palatable

Liberals rebrand carbon-price rebates in bid to make policy more palatable

OTTAWA — Quarterly payments to offset the cost of the carbon price will now be called the "Canada Carbon Rebate," federal ministers said Wednesday as they moved to rebrand their signature climate policy amid slumping support.
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