Local Journalism Initiative
Is Ottawa changing its tune on BC LNG?
The same week one of B.C.’s proposed LNG projects was delayed, Canada’s energy minister mused…
After a Vancouver death, union wants faster action on crane safety
B.C. government officials and industry stakeholders will meet to discuss regulatory changes two weeks after…
Slow ships. One fast fix to Canada’s ocean noise problem
Canada has the chance to turn the tide on a perilous kind of pollution threatening…
BC First Nations uneasy chronic wasting disease will weaken food security
Knowledge keeper and hunter Robin Louie is worried. Worried his people’s food security, traditional knowledge…
How to handle the rise of an antibiotic-resistant STIs
CONTENT ADVISORY Australian adult performer Peggysue Winters first noticed the pain in her abdomen while…
BC’s lack of snow foretells summer drought woes
The persistent lack of snow across much of B.C. is setting the stage for a…
BC barista fired by Starbucks goes before labour board
Frédérique Martineau loved Starbucks. She worked her first shift for the coffee giant at a…
New coal mine proposed for BC Rockies
A mining company wants to open a new coal mine in B.C.’s Rocky Mountains to…
Rising Penticton Indian Band lacrosse star tries out for Team Canada
As the sun dips behind the mountains, casting its golden glow on the landscape of…
Secwépemc-led documentary ‘Sugarcane’ wins directing award at Sundance
CONTENT ADVISORY This story contains graphic details about residential “schools” that many will find distressing…
UBER ANGER: New law hasn’t satisfied some BC gig workers
You may have met Kuljeet Singh. He might have driven you to your aunt’s birthday…
Retiring chief coroner Lisa Lapointe on staring death in the face
After 13 years in the role, B.C.’s Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe is retiring. Her final…
The door to BC’s liquefied natural gas export sector is about to open. Here’s what you need to know
As Teresa Waddington proudly proclaimed LNG Canada is on track to wrap up construction in…
Friends of Roxanne Louie seek reversal of decision to grant her murderer day parole
CONTENT ADVISORY More than 300 people have signed a petition demanding the Parole Board of…
New rules target BC’s deadliest workplace killer
Every year on Jan. 5, mourners queue to lay a rose on a plaque in…