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Seaspan Victoria fined $710K after welder suffers carbon monoxide poisoning

Seaspan Victoria fined $710K after welder suffers carbon monoxide poisoning

The welder had continued to cut metal in a confined space on a ship for 40 minutes after a gas-monitor alarm started sounding, says WorkSafeBC.
Metro Vancouver announces independent review of ballooning sewage plant cost

Metro Vancouver announces independent review of ballooning sewage plant cost

Announcement comes a day after BC Premier David Eby said it’s time to hire an auditor
B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach trial

B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach trial

Jatin Patel was convicted in the 2003 killing of Shelby Tracy Tom.
Oak Bay fans of Taylor Swift spend almost $5,000 on fake tickets after Facebook hack

Oak Bay fans of Taylor Swift spend almost $5,000 on fake tickets after Facebook hack

The victims purchased the tickets after seeing a post that appeared to be from a friend on Facebook
Highway 99 traffic changes for consecutive overnight work in Richmond

Highway 99 traffic changes for consecutive overnight work in Richmond

Steveston Interchange and BC Hydro equipment repair work this week.
B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

On Tuesday, B.C.'s $4,000 rebate for vehicles deemed electric 'cars' was restricted to models that cost $50,000 or less — a $5,000 reduction from the previous cap.
Immigrant women hit hardest by low wages at YVR, says union

Immigrant women hit hardest by low wages at YVR, says union

Living wage policies are up to individual employers, says YVR.
B.C. court closures concern civil liberties watchdog, criminal lawyer

B.C. court closures concern civil liberties watchdog, criminal lawyer

"A lot of people have a lot of anxiousness about what is going on in the courts," said the BC Civil Liberties Association's Karen Mirsky.
TV commercial filming in Steveston this Thursday

TV commercial filming in Steveston this Thursday

Minor traffic delays are expected on Moncton Street around 7 a.m. on June 20.
Canucks re-sign Filip Hronek to eight-year, $58 million contract

Canucks re-sign Filip Hronek to eight-year, $58 million contract

The Vancouver Canucks have committed a lot of money and term to Quinn Hughes' defence partner.