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Fires sparked by trains raise rural concerns

Fires sparked by trains raise rural concerns

'If a train does cause a fire that wipes out a small community, we want to make sure that they can be held accountable'
Maps raise prospect of disaster near North Vancouver town site

Maps raise prospect of disaster near North Vancouver town site

On a patch of land flagged as the most hazard-prone in Metro Vancouver, reignited concerns over wildfires, flood and earthquakes are colliding with plans for urban expansion and industrial ambitions.
No-fault system is benefiting British Columbians rather than enriching lawyers: Eby

No-fault system is benefiting British Columbians rather than enriching lawyers: Eby

Any gaps in coverage in the new no-fault system can be addressed in a five year-review, the premier says
B.C. Ferries eyes infrastructure-bank loan to pay for billion-dollar-plus vessel replacement

B.C. Ferries eyes infrastructure-bank loan to pay for billion-dollar-plus vessel replacement

The bank, a Crown corporation, has just loaned B.C. Ferries $75 million toward the cost of its electrification program for four new Island-class ferries and on-shore charging infrastructure
Governments must disaster-proof Canada's hospitals against climate change: experts

Governments must disaster-proof Canada's hospitals against climate change: experts

OTTAWA — A wall of flames met David Matear when he finally stepped outside of the downtown Fort McMurray hospital, after the final patient was hurried out of the building and into a waiting bus. "You couldn't see the trees.
Hullo Ferries hits 250,000-passenger mark, anticipates busy summer

Hullo Ferries hits 250,000-passenger mark, anticipates busy summer

Nanaimo-Vancouver passenger-only service is aiming to double its ridership in its first full summer season
B.C. doctor claims UBC medical school restricted his practice ability

B.C. doctor claims UBC medical school restricted his practice ability

Dr. Kante Easley practices medicine in Hazelton, a small northern B.C. community where he serves a mostly Indigenous population.
Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway hit with significant construction setbacks, again

Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway hit with significant construction setbacks, again

Broadway subway line to now open in fall 2027 while the Pattullo Bridge replacement will be complete by fall 2025; any excess costs have not been made public.
From ziplines to escalators, these are some of B.C.’s top safety risks

From ziplines to escalators, these are some of B.C.’s top safety risks

Technical Safety BC received reports of 184 injuries in 2023.
No election deal as leaders of BC United and Conservatives trade scathing comments

No election deal as leaders of BC United and Conservatives trade scathing comments

VICTORIA — A proposed deal to avoid vote splitting between British Columbia's two right-of-centre parties in the fall election has fallen apart with their leaders blaming each other and trading scathing personal remarks.