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The great pipeline debate: Why isn’t more oil refined in B.C.?

The great pipeline debate: Why isn’t more oil refined in B.C.?

Here’s where the economic and environmental arguments clash. Those who want to ship Alberta oil from B.C. say being shut out of Asian markets costs Canada billions of dollars.
The case for Singapore being Canada’s gateway to Asia

The case for Singapore being Canada’s gateway to Asia

Singapore – Picture B.C.’s population (plus another million) living on land roughly a quarter the size of Metro Vancouver.
Elderly woman, three men stabbed in unprovoked DTES attacks; suspect in custody

Elderly woman, three men stabbed in unprovoked DTES attacks; suspect in custody

All of the victims are expected to recover from their physical injuries.
Millennials opting for ‘responsible’ investing, study finds

Millennials opting for ‘responsible’ investing, study finds

Millennials are twice as likely as baby boomers to pick investment options dedicated to “solving social or environmental problems,” according to a recent Ipsos survey commissioned by the Responsible Investment Association.
Diversity key to unlock innovative business investments

Diversity key to unlock innovative business investments

A community of female entrepreneurs, founders and investors has joined forces to improve diversity in business.
Metro board rescinds pay increase, retirement allowance

Metro board rescinds pay increase, retirement allowance

Independent panel to be set up to examine remuneration for region's politicians on Metro board
WorkSafeBC investigating after construction worker seriously injured in fall

WorkSafeBC investigating after construction worker seriously injured in fall

Worker airlifted from Tsawwassen townhouse site
B.C. asks court if it has power to halt Trans Mountain

B.C. asks court if it has power to halt Trans Mountain

The B.C. government has submitted a reference to the BC Court of Appeal asking for clarity on whether it is within the province’s power to enact environmental laws that would restrict the flow of diluted bitumen through B.C.
Suspect in surgical mask stumps Richmond RCMP

Suspect in surgical mask stumps Richmond RCMP

Richmond Mounties are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wearing a surgical mask following a series of mysterious break-ins earlier this year.
Richmond library workers to see wage increase

Richmond library workers to see wage increase

Richmond’s library workers will see a boost to their wages thanks to a new, four-year collective agreement.