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Even in recession, lumber demand expected to be high

Even in recession, lumber demand expected to be high

Despite rising interest, mortgage rates, new housing starts expected to remain strong in U.S.
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More charges in killing of Richmond underground banker

More charges in killing of Richmond underground banker

Second person faces charges in connection with 2020 murder of Jian Jun Zhu
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B.C. announces $19 million in funding to Forests Ministry to fight climate change

B.C. announces $19 million in funding to Forests Ministry to fight climate change

VANCOUVER — Both sides on the issue of old-growth logging in British Columbia are so polarized they "can't see the forest for the trees," Forests Minister Katrine Conroy said Thursday.
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Photos: Least weasel scurries through Squamish Estuary

Photos: Least weasel scurries through Squamish Estuary

Least weasels are the smallest carnivorous predator in the world.
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Supply chain pain may last past summer for B.C.’s car dealers

Supply chain pain may last past summer for B.C.’s car dealers

Number of new cars available to dealerships in the province hits record low
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BC SPCA caring for 21 surrendered puppies

BC SPCA caring for 21 surrendered puppies

All the puppies will all need a lot of care and supplies over the coming weeks.
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Police-involved shooting in Vancouver leaves one man dead, officer injured: VPD

Police-involved shooting in Vancouver leaves one man dead, officer injured: VPD

VANCOUVER — A man has been fatally shot in a confrontation with Vancouver police and the office that handles all cases of police-involved deaths in British Columbia is now investigating.
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B.C. government seeks seizure of properties, bank accounts after drug bust

B.C. government seeks seizure of properties, bank accounts after drug bust

Accounts frozen following 'ChronFather' bust in Kelowna, Rock Creek and Calgary last December
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Why 13 is a magic number when it comes to honeybees

Why 13 is a magic number when it comes to honeybees

The chilly spring has grounded bees, delaying honey production and crop pollination on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
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Survey reveals five things worth crossing the Canada-U.S. border to buy, but traveller returns have been slow

Survey reveals five things worth crossing the Canada-U.S. border to buy, but traveller returns have been slow

Canada's entry requirements continue to evolve this year as countries around the world open up their borders to visitors, with many others also dropping COVID-19 testing requirements for entry.
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