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RCMP in B.C. warn of fake Taylor Swift concert tickets being sold online

RCMP in B.C. warn of fake Taylor Swift concert tickets being sold online

Those who fell victim told police they sent the money to the supposed seller for Swift tickets but received nothing back. 
CN train collides with truck on North Van railroad crossing

CN train collides with truck on North Van railroad crossing

Investigators are still trying to determine why the truck was on the railroad tracks at the time. No one was injured in the incident.
Find stink bug eggs? B.C. scientists want to hear from you

Find stink bug eggs? B.C. scientists want to hear from you

The province is trying to understand the impact a parasitoid is having on the crop pest population.
'Okanagan's got it': Wineries pull together amid devastating loss of 2024 vintage

'Okanagan's got it': Wineries pull together amid devastating loss of 2024 vintage

UBC Okanagan professor sees opportunity for industry adaptation and sustainability.
Asking rent prices in March up 8.8% from year ago, but down from February: Urbanation

Asking rent prices in March up 8.8% from year ago, but down from February: Urbanation

TORONTO — A new report says the asking rent for a home in Canada in March was up 8.8 per cent compared with a year ago, but down from February. The report by Urbanation, which analyzes monthly listings from Rentals.
Tax filing changes 'raising the burden' on B.C. taxpayers

Tax filing changes 'raising the burden' on B.C. taxpayers

From the Forced Labour Act to electronic filing rules, individuals and businesses can expect more change and complexity when preparing returns.
Law Society of BC to be disbanded under new legislation

Law Society of BC to be disbanded under new legislation

The new law means, in theory, you will be able to have broader access to legal services at a more affordable rate than lawyers. One stakeholder suggests lawyers opposed to the move wish to perpetuate a system that 'does not work for so many people.'
Muni Morsels: April 8 Meeting

Muni Morsels: April 8 Meeting

Bits & Bites from Bowen Council
New streamlined registry aims to speed up attaching patients to family doctors

New streamlined registry aims to speed up attaching patients to family doctors

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the goal is to reach out to everyone on the Health Connect registry at least every three months
'Micro-weddings' at Vancouver city hall reach almost 600 since 2020

'Micro-weddings' at Vancouver city hall reach almost 600 since 2020

James Watson: "We picked an iconic venue, which is quite a nice place to get married."