Category Archives: British Columbia
Man who chased people with a knife was just out of prison: Vancouver police chief
Vancouver police say a suspect who was armed with a knife and chasing people on a city street had only been released from prison five days before his arrest. Police say the 46-year-old man may also ha...
Mar 21, 2024
B.C. inmates with addiction issues at high risk of reincarceration: study
A new study led by a B.C. criminology professor says people jailed in the province who have addiction and mental health issues are at high risk of being reincarcerated within a few years of being rele...
Mar 21, 2024
Lululemon earnings rise to US$669.5 million in the fourth quarter
VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. says it earned US$669.5 million in its fourth quarter, up from US$119.8 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based clothing company's revenues for the fourth quar...
Mar 21, 2024
Vancouver police officer won't face charge over use of force: prosecution service
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against a Vancouver Police officer over an altercation that left a suspect with broken bones and bruises. The Ind...
Mar 21, 2024
B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options
RICHMOND, B.C. - A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia's regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030. The study is part o...
Mar 21, 2024
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has released a comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events. Nathan Cullen, minister of water, land and resource stewardship,...
Mar 21, 2024
Early ban on open burning across northeastern B.C., starting March 28
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Open burning will be banned across much of northern British Columbia starting next week after officials warned dry conditions could mean early wildfire activity this spring. The ...
Mar 21, 2024
BoC expects quantitative tightening to end in 2025, deputy governor says
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada expects quantitative tightening to end sometime in 2025, deputy governor Toni Gravelle said in a speech Thursday about how the central bank plans to manage its balance shee...
Mar 21, 2024
Alimentation Couche-Tard seeing low-income customers cut back on store visits: CEO
LAVAL, Que. - The head of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says lower income consumers feeling strained by economic headwinds are cutting back on how often they visit the chain's convenience stores. Bria...
Mar 21, 2024
B.C. to add 500 public electric vehicle charging stations to fill gaps in network
VANCOUVER - Drivers of electric vehicles in British Columbia can expect another 500 public charging stations to come online, adding to more than 5,000 available across the province. A statement from t...
Mar 20, 2024