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Bird strike might have caused Snowbird crash

By Canadian Press Early investigation looking at ‘environmental factors’ in crash that claimed one life Bird strike might have caused Snowbird crash, early investigation finds Military investigators are pointing to video footage as the reason they suspect a bird strike was responsible for last month’s deadly Snowbird plane crash in British Columbia.…

B.C. government to protect some small businesses from evictions

By By Hayley Woodin/ Business in Vancouver Commercial property owners will be banned from evicting small business tenants that have lost at least 70% of their revenue during the pandemic Small businesses in B.C. that have suffered significant revenue losses during the COVID-19 pandemic will be protected from eviction effective June 1. The provincial government […]

Joint federal-provincial inquiry into N.S. mass shooting a good option: top expert

By Michael MacDonald / The Canadian Press HALIFAX — As pressure mounts on the federal and Nova Scotia governments to call an inquiry into one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history, the country’s leading scholar on inquiries says Ottawa and the province should do the right thing and work together on a joint […]

Craft cannabis growers seek role in COVID recovery

By Sean Eckford / Coast Reporter A newly-incorporated craft cannabis co-operative is putting forward a plan to make small-scale, independent cannabis businesses part of B.C.’s post-pandemic economic recovery. When it announced its incorporation in late April, the BC Craft Farmer Co-Op (BCCFC) said one of its first initiatives would be to draft an economic development […]

B.C. immigration program well managed, but fraud, corruption are risks: auditor

By The Canadian Press VICTORIA — An audit says an immigration program that brings workers to British Columbia fills labour gaps but needs to improve safeguards for fraud and corruption. Russ Jones, B.C.’s acting auditor general, says the report on the provincial nominee program that attracts immigrants found high employment rates and that more than […]

A third of B.C. students return to part-time, in-class instruction

By Hayley Woodin/ Business in Vancouver Education Minister Rob Fleming said approximately 60,000 students have returned to some in-class instruction across 60 school districts About a third of British Columbian students returned to school this week with about a month left in the school year. According to the provincial government, 60,000 elementary, middle and secondary […]

Wolf killed near Prince Rupert B.C. after rare attack on a human

By The Canadian Press Conservation does not think animal linked to pet attacks Conservation officers in northwestern British Columbia have captured and killed a lone wolf that may have been responsible for a rare attack on a human. A social media post from the Conservation Officer Service said the wolf was spotted in Port Edward […]

Whistler Health Care Centre hasn’t seen COVID-19 case since early April

By Brandon Barrett Also, money being raised to buy portable ventilator for centre The Whistler Health Care Centre (WHCC) has not seen a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus come through its doors since early April, but with B.C. gradually beginning to open up, it’s not unrealistic to expect a second wave of cases, relayed […]

When a pandemic comes to a disaster nurse's backyard

By Jennifer Thuncher/The Squamish Chief We should be grateful for our healthcare system, says Squamish nurse who worked Ebola and other crises around the world Ian MacKay apologizes for being in a bit of a daze, though to an outsider, he seems completely alert. When interviewed at the end of last month, the Squamish critical […]

Province’s minimum wage increases to $14.60/hr

By Carla Wilson/Times Colonist Poverty group says still not enough B.C.’s minimum wage rose Monday, June 1, to $14.60 per hour, but it continues to be lower than the amount estimated to be necessary to support a family. The increase moved the minimum wage up from $13.85 per hour.…

B.C. secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards

By The Canadian Press VICTORIA — Millions of respirator masks British Columbia purchased from a manufacturer in China have been given a stamp of approval by separate labs, making them available for health workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister Adrian Dix says tests show the respirators exceed Health Canada requirements and they are the […]

Video: Velosolutions Create the 'World’s First Fully Electric Built' Trail in Switzerland

pinkbike.com – Press Release: Velosolutions The visionary mindset, the overwhelming natural beauty, the endless mountain bike trails and an initiative called Greenstyle were the reasons for Velosolutions to move to…

Dennis Swartman – Virtual Food Drive

vfd.foodbank.bc.ca – Recently I signed up to host a Virtual Food Drive in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank! Im super excited about the work the Food Bank is doing; providing access to healthy fresh food for its… Tweeted by @stuntlist https://twitter.com/stuntlist/status/1267273373563916298

UN sets pandemic voting rules for Canada's Security Council campaign

By Mike Blanchfield – The Canadian Press OTTAWA – The United Nations has confirmed that the election for non-permanent seats on the Security Council – which pits Canada against Norway and Ireland – will take place in June under unprecedented new rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The 193 ambassadors will cast their votes […]

Big White Ski Resort offers passholders 20% rebate on season

By Laura Brookes / Castanet After shutting down Big White Ski Resort before the official season’s end due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resort is now sharing the love with some of its most loyal visitors. Big White Ski Resort Ltd. CEO and president Peter Plimmer announced via email on Sunday morning the resort will […]