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Opinion: B.C. should scrap per-vote funding for political parties

Opinion: B.C. should scrap per-vote funding for political parties

Per-vote subsidy generates millions for political parties each year
Rickety, ramshackle, rumbling trucks rolled off the road

Rickety, ramshackle, rumbling trucks rolled off the road

A multi-agency crackdown and inspection blitz, including both Delta Police and RCMP BC Highway Patrol, saw 87 trucks inspected during a safety check stop, Feb. 20 in Abbotsford
Province not effectively managing hazardous spills, says B.C.'s auditor general

Province not effectively managing hazardous spills, says B.C.'s auditor general

VICTORIA — The number of hazardous spills in British Columbia has trended upwards over the last several years, making it even more important for the government to prepare, auditor general Michael Pickup says.
B.C. has some of the world's best train trips, report shows

B.C. has some of the world's best train trips, report shows

Rocky Mountaineer operates three B.C. train routes while VIA Rail's Canadian route between Vancouver and Toronto earned praise.
Vancouver's Fresh Prep meal-kit company expands with acquisition

Vancouver's Fresh Prep meal-kit company expands with acquisition

Deal to acquire Montreal's Cook It Recipes Inc. follows consolidation with Vancouver's Peko last year
'Immediate public safety concern': Officials explain recent liquor licence suspension at Vancouver restaurant

'Immediate public safety concern': Officials explain recent liquor licence suspension at Vancouver restaurant

People dancing was only part of the issue
Why enthusiasm might be fading for B.C.'s housing initiatives

Why enthusiasm might be fading for B.C.'s housing initiatives

'The big housing news was in the last budget and the budget before that.'
B.C. First Nation sues federal government over ban on herring spawn fishery

B.C. First Nation sues federal government over ban on herring spawn fishery

The Heiltsuk Nation claims the federal fisheries minister's decision to close the commercial harvest of herring spawn-on-kelp in the nation's territory was an infringement of its Aboriginal rights.
ABC Vancouver councillor withdraws request for $3,650 trip to Junos in Halifax

ABC Vancouver councillor withdraws request for $3,650 trip to Junos in Halifax

Mayor Ken Sim, political staffer still scheduled to attend Canada's annual music awards.
Trans Mountain's latest cost estimate climbs 10 per cent, regulatory filing shows

Trans Mountain's latest cost estimate climbs 10 per cent, regulatory filing shows

The company said it will need approximately three months following the completion of construction before it can provide a final cost estimate.