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Vancouver May See White Christmas
Dreaming of a white Christmas may prove worthwhile this holiday season. BC residents can expect a La Niña weather pattern this winter, which will bring below-average temperatures, low-elevation snowfall, and higher precipitation levels.
Atmospheric River Drenches BC’s South Coast
Beginning on Oct. 19, BC’s South Coast was drenched by an atmospheric river for three days straight, with torrential rains breaking countless rainfall records. The extreme weather caused damaging flash floods and left four people dead. October’s atmospheric river rivaled the unprecedented rainfall of November 2021, which flooded parts of the Pacific Northwest.
BC Government Set To Prevent Serious Offenders From Changing Their Names
On May 13, BC’s health minister, Adrian Dix, introduced the Name Amendment Act, which prevents serious criminal offenders from changing their legal names. The proposed amendment would apply to offenders sentenced as adults, as well as individuals who are found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
ANALYSIS | Which Major Food Delivery Company is Superior in BC?
As the food industry has evolved in BC, food delivery service has become a mainstay for restaurants and customers. Recently, three major food delivery platforms have risen above the rest; DoorDash, UberEats, and SkipTheDishes. Each company differs, especially in price and delivery speed. But which one is the best?
OP-ED | Birth Control in BC: What Now?
On Apr. 1, British Columbia became the first province to make prescription birth control free. This includes oral hormone pills, subdermal injections and implants, IUDs, and plan B. Not all forms of contraception are covered, such as vaginal rings and transdermal patches, but the province is looking to expand coverage in the future.
BC Minimum Wage Increases to $16.75
British Columbia has recently announced that the minimum wage will be increased to $16.75 per hour, a 7 per cent increase from the current rate of $15.65 per hour. This change will come into effect on June 1, and is part of the government's ongoing efforts to address the current record-high inflation and income inequality in the province.
Premier David Eby’s First Hundred Days
A hundred days have passed since David Eby became BC’s 37th premier on Nov. 18 last year. Eby succeeded former premier John Horgan, who resigned after five years in office due to health concerns after treatment for cancer last year.
As a part of the party’s rebranding, BC Liberals propose BC United for the part’s new name
In late September, the BC Liberal Party announced a proposed name change and party rebranding. After considering 2,000 suggestions submitted over a three-month long membership consultation period, the party has settled on the name BC United. At the end of this year, party
David Eby will be BC’s Next Premier, John Horgan to Step Down
David Eby will be the next Premier of British Columbia, after winning the New Democratic Party (“NDP”) leadership race by default.
Crisis Line in Crisis: BC’s 911 Service
E-Comm, BC's 911 service, is currently facing an extreme staffing shortage and is not prepared to be the frontline force that handles major emergencies, its union says.
BC’s Extreme Weather
With rising sea levels, heavy winds and rainfalls, the usual weather in BC has taken a drastic turn as the Climate Crisis takes its toll on the province.
Flooding in BC
Extreme rain resulted in floods, landslides, mudslides, damage to agriculture and huge loss of farm life, along with four confirmed deaths.
Transportation Demands: The Broadway Subway Project
The Broadway Subway Project is a westward extension to the Millennium Line.
Outlook: Ski Season 2021/22
With winter right around the corner, the local mountains are getting ready for the upcoming ski and snowboard season.
Five Holiday Attractions Around Vancouver
As winter approaches, Vancouverites may be wondering what festive activities are open this year.
COVID-19’s Fourth Wave Sweeps Across British Columbia
The new Delta variant, which is twice as contagious and pathogenic as previous variants, is surging in cases; doubling every eleven days in some countries and quickly filling up hospitals.