British Columbia’s economy will be a key focus for politicians as they return to the legislature for the spring sitting. Premier David Eby says economists are predicating a “global slowdown and potentially recession” and his government is focused on keeping the economy strong by building trade relationships and supporting businesses. The session starts with a…
BC’s Economy, Health Care and Housing to Be the Focus of Throne Speech: Eby
Tiny Wines Find Home in BC’s Market, as Canadians Consider Reducing Consumption
Wine lovers have growing options on the shelf to enjoy their favourite beverage as producers in B.C. offer smaller container sizes. Multiple British Columbia wineries over the last several years have begun offering their product in smaller, single-serve cans and bottles. Along with making wine more attractive to those looking to toss some in a…
BC’s Handling of Drug Crisis Has Been an ‘Abject Failure,’ Says Poilievre
British Columbia’s ongoing attempts to handle its drug crisis have been an “abject failure,” says federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who adds that the province’s decriminalization of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use have made the problem worse. “Decriminalization has been in place in B.C. now since about 2017 in reality,” Poilievre told reporters in…
BC to Install Earthquake Warning Sensors to Give Life-Saving Notice
Up to 50 earthquake early warning sensors are being installed around British Columbia as part of a larger plan to protect people and infrastructure in a big quake. The sensors will be connected to the national Earthquake Early Warning system that’s expected to be in operation by 2023. A joint federal and provincial government announcement…
Impersonators Posing as Homeowners Linked to 32 Fraud Cases in Ontario and BC
Mortgage and title fraudsters who impersonate homeowners and tenants have targeted at least 32 properties in Ontario and British Columbia, investigators and official warnings suggest. Insurance investigator Brian King, president and CEO of King International Advisory Group, said his firm had received 30 such claims in Ontario. They include six instances of “total title fraud”…
Resist Urge to ‘Tickle’ the Snowpack as Slide Risk Increases, Avalanche Survivor Says
Twenty years after he survived being buried in a deadly avalanche in British Columbia’s backcountry, Ken Wylie is urging people to be cautious and aware while dealing with a similarly unstable snowpack this year. “Just accept this is a challenging season and make plans around that,” he said from his Mill Bay home on Vancouver…
Delicate BC Snowpack Leads to More Avalanches, Killing Two
Two people are dead and two more are hurt in separate avalanches in British Columbia’s backcountry. Heli-skiing operator CMH Nomads says two guests and a guide were caught in an avalanche near Revelstoke on Monday. CMH president Rob Rohn says in a statement that two of the three people were fully buried by the slide…
Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks to See Infrastructure Upgrades
Parks Canada has announced money to improve safety and experiences for visitors to four mountain national parks in Alberta and British Columbia. It says $71 million in federal funding for Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay national parks includes upgrades to critical infrastructure, such as Parks Canada dispatch for emergency calls, as well as to several…
Second Officer Dies in Hospital After Avalanche Near Kaslo, BC
The second off-duty officer who was caught in an avalanche in the British Columbia Interior earlier this month has died from his injures. Nelson Police Service Const. Mathieu Nolet suffered severe internal injuries and died Saturday morning in Kelowna’s hospital, Chief Const. Donovan Fisher said in a video statement. The officers were backcountry skiing near…
A Working Winery Estate
Set in scenic British Columbia’s fertile Fraser Valley, this sprawling nine-acre working estate is accessed via a private, winding, stone-lined road leading through 4 1/2 acres of lush vineyards to a circular court and a classically styled, 6,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bath residence. The large kitchen provides the chef plenty of room to work, with restaurant-grade appliances…
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