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B.C government funds $30 million to support youth aging out government care

B.C government funds $30 million to support youth aging out government care

Young people who are transitioning out of government care can now get more money, thanks to a $30 million fund to the Young Adults program (AYA) program taking effect on Sunday. The new funding brings some positive changes to the current program.
More government funds on the way for public transit

More government funds on the way for public transit

Feds and the province announce more than $4.1 billion over the next decade
FortisBC boosting LNG shipments to China

FortisBC boosting LNG shipments to China

FortisBC is filling 20 more LNG containers bound for China, the company said Thursday. The containers are being filled at the Tilbury facility in Delta for the China Energy Reserve and Chemicals Group, based in Beijing.
Lifetime ban from Empress for pepperoni seagull fiasco has been lifted

Lifetime ban from Empress for pepperoni seagull fiasco has been lifted

A guano-filled hotel room, flying shoe and a power outage caused by a hair dryer falling into a sink — you can't make this up
Richmond lawyer facing disciplinary panel over “criminal rate” loan

Richmond lawyer facing disciplinary panel over “criminal rate” loan

A Richmond lawyer is being investigated by the Law Society of BC amid allegations of arranging a “criminal rate” loan agreement.
Downtown Vancouver to Seattle flights imminent

Downtown Vancouver to Seattle flights imminent

A pilot program launched by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is set to soon clear the way for non-stop flights between the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre in Coal Harbour and downtown Seattle.
B.C-based Orca Airways has been bought by Alberta Integra Air

B.C-based Orca Airways has been bought by Alberta Integra Air

On March 15th we published this story about Orca Airways’ flight certificate being revoked by Transport Canada.
Supporters and opponents of Elmbridge homeless housing to talk at roundtable

Supporters and opponents of Elmbridge homeless housing to talk at roundtable

Dialogue Richmond forms, announces the event
Tourism under the social media influence

Tourism under the social media influence

How 'Friends' and 'Followers' are disrupting tourism marketing
Vet can’t imagine practising today without CBD

Vet can’t imagine practising today without CBD

Veterinarian Katherine Kramer says medical marijuana works wonders for pets, but regular weed can 'kill them'