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Rivers recede as B.C. faces prospect of 'unfamiliar territory' for drought

Rivers recede as B.C. faces prospect of 'unfamiliar territory' for drought

Parts of British Columbia will likely enter "unfamiliar territory" with drought if they see another hot, dry summer, says the head of the province's River Forecast Centre. Dave Campbell says persistent drought conditions in B.C.
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Competition Bureau to launch market study of Canadian airline sector

Competition Bureau to launch market study of Canadian airline sector

OTTAWA — Canada's Competition Bureau says it will begin a market study focused on the Canadian airline sector. It will look into the state of competition in the airline industry and how governments can make improvements.
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Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Talon Helicopters has been contracted by FortisBC to inspect pipelines
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Quebecor reviewing part of wireless expansion plans following CRTC ruling, CEO says

Quebecor reviewing part of wireless expansion plans following CRTC ruling, CEO says

Quebecor Inc. chief executive Pierre Karl Péladeau is blaming the federal telecommunications regulator as his company reconsiders part of its mobile expansion plans.
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Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver directs staff to proceed with public engagement as it explores phasing out small gas-powered engines in leaf blowers, pressure washers and lawnmowers.
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B.C. court rejects mink farmers' lawsuits over ban imposed during pandemic

B.C. court rejects mink farmers' lawsuits over ban imposed during pandemic

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits by mink farmers challenging a provincial shutdown of the industry over COVID-19 concerns.
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What Canadians need to know about AstraZeneca withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine

What Canadians need to know about AstraZeneca withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine was first approved in Canada in Feb. 2021, and authorization for it was cancelled in Dec. 2023.
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Northern BC can expect 260 km of roads repaved and resurfaced

Northern BC can expect 260 km of roads repaved and resurfaced

260 kilometres of highway to be resurfaced in Northern BC
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Here's where you can watch a Vancouver Canucks playoff game (that's not a bar or home)

Here's where you can watch a Vancouver Canucks playoff game (that's not a bar or home)

As they take on the Oilers there will be a few places to watch the games with other fans
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Telus bolsters network investments, raises quarterly dividend as Q1 profit down

Telus bolsters network investments, raises quarterly dividend as Q1 profit down

Telus Corp. plans to invest $73 billion to bolster its networks over the next five years, chief executive Darren Entwistle announced Thursday at the telecommunications company's annual general meeting.
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