Vancouver Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
Re: B.C. Conservatives call for province to save South Surrey-White Rock Learning Centre The Surrey school district plan to close alternative learning centres due to rental costs is a short-sighted solution. While South Surrey and White Rock residents are strongly vocal, other Surrey neighbourhoods affected by to-be-closed learning centres will be...
ReadCBC - British Columbia (10 hours ago)
The B.C. government has released mandate letters for Premier David Eby's new cabinet, outlining ministry priorities like growing the economy, reducing family costs, bolstering health care, improving public safety, and reviewing existing programs.
ReadVancouver Sun - Local (13 hours ago)
Housing affordability has been the centre of attention in B.C., particularly the Lower Mainland, for decades. There are many causes for rising costs. Politicians point the finger at developers; developers point the finger at governments that impose levies and taxes and development fees on every aspect of construction. Add in fluctuating interest...
ReadCBC - British Columbia (16 hours ago)
Cities in Metro Vancouver are balancing how best to respond to complaints from neighbours, specifically how properties are kept neat, tidy and in good repair. Burnaby recently made changes to its unsightly premises bylaws after a growing number of complaints.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (20 hours ago)
Molly's Reach, made popular by CBC television series Beachcombers, which ran from 1972 until 1990, has sat empty since 2023. The owners retired and put the restaurant up for sale, hoping someone would carry on the Molly's Reach legacy. Now, another local business plans to do just that.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)
B.C. Premier David Eby hinted on Tuesday that critical minerals manufactured in Trail, B.C., could be subject to an export ban if proposed tariffs by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump go through. Here's what critical minerals are and why they could be an important bargaining chip as Canada looks to respond to Trump.
ReadVancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)
The wildfires in L.A., and elsewhere in Southern California, are likely to become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. We should generously help our neighbours in this time of tragedy as we will need help in the future when one of our large cities burns. We should also learn from the fire regarding zoning, […]
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