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Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Startup in Merritt, B.C., plans to build diesel-electric trucks in Terrace.
Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Zain Haq, co-founder of Vancouver-based group Save Old Growth, is slated to be deported April 22, 2024. His lawyer said he was unfairly targeted by the Canada Border Services Agency.
$298K worth of drugs, phones seized from federal B.C. prison

$298K worth of drugs, phones seized from federal B.C. prison

Smartphones, methamphetamine and other undisclosed drugs were found at the Mission prison.
Industry urges governments to commit to ongoing EV rebates

Industry urges governments to commit to ongoing EV rebates

Quebec government's planned phase-out of its EV rebates have industry players fearing B.C. could follow suit.
B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

Experts predict B.C. prices will increase 5% as spring market brings more supply.
B.C. seniors take a stand as provincewide protests decry shrinking pensions

B.C. seniors take a stand as provincewide protests decry shrinking pensions

B.C. seniors challenged by inflation, while minimum wage outpaces pension income.
City tree destroyed my trampoline, Abbotsford man says

City tree destroyed my trampoline, Abbotsford man says

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said Abbotsford doesn't have to pay for John Camarda's fence, trampoline and $5,000 chainsaw costs.
'A bad practice': Liberal MP blocks B.C. journalist on social media

'A bad practice': Liberal MP blocks B.C. journalist on social media

Liberal member of Parliament Parm Bains has blocked a journalist on X; it's a 'bad practice,' says one legal expert.
B.C. man pleads guilty to assault in strip club encounter

B.C. man pleads guilty to assault in strip club encounter

A man and woman were having sex behind the No5 Orange strip club in Vancouver.
Saanich man, 87, spent nine days in a hallway at Victoria General Hospital

Saanich man, 87, spent nine days in a hallway at Victoria General Hospital

For four days, Eric Roberts was parked by a garbage room. On another day, his food tray was moved seven times for hallway traffic. And for one blessed day he had a room with a TV and some privacy.