Category Archives: British Columbia
Development permit granted to turn service building into supportive housing
NANAIMO - The process of turning a vital hub for Nanaimo's homeless into supportive housing is going ahead. Councillors approved a development permit and housing agreement for 285 Prideaux St. on Mond...
Jul 06, 2021
B.C.'s clean energy hydrogen strategy aims to decarbonize heavy-duty transportation
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is Canada's first province to introduce a business and environmental strategy on how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen can reduce emissions and create jobs in the clean te...
Jul 06, 2021
Recycling contaminants trend up in Nanaimo, well above provincial goals
NANAIMO - The Harbour City's quest to become more green is being thwarted by a blue bin.Data collected by Recycle BC over the last two years in Nanaimo showed levels of improperly recycled materials a...
Jul 06, 2021
Child dead in suspected Surrey, B.C., arson, woman stabbed in same attack: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. - A five-year-old child is dead and a woman has been severely injured in a violent attack and suspected arson in a Surrey, B.C., home. RCMP say the 42-year-old woman called police late Mo...
Jul 06, 2021
RCMP say no injuries after targeted shooting, vehicle arson, in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - Police are investigating a shooting and separate vehicle fire in Surrey, B.C. RCMP say a home and vehicle in the Fleetwood neighbourhood were hit by several bullets just after 9 p.m. Mo...
Jul 06, 2021
Nanaimo gas prices exceed record, expected to keep climbing
NANAIMO - Big jumps at the gas pump are expected in Nanaimo. The price of gas reached 165.9 cents as of Monday, July 5, the highest ever according to gasbuddy.com. "Record prices right across the prov...
Jul 06, 2021
Environment Canada forecasts thunderstorms adding to fire danger in B.C.'s Interior
LYTTON, B.C. - Severe thunderstorms are forecast for several areas in British Columbia's southern Interior, adding to the fire danger in the province. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable...
Jul 06, 2021
$1M in grants open for Nanaimo and area organizations helping the most vulnerable
NANAIMO - A significant amount of money is now available in funding for organizations working to reduce homelessness. Nearly $1.1 million is available for the Nanaimo area and slightly less than $1 mi...
Jul 05, 2021
Out-of-province fire resources delayed due to mechanical issues, still en route to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Help will arrive to B.C. a few days later than expected.B.C. Wildfire Service's (BCWS) Director of Provincial Operations Cliff Chapman said 100 out-of-province resources were expected to ar...
Jul 05, 2021
Evacuations slow as B.C. welcomes out-of-province firefighters to help
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Emergency response staff who are charged with supporting residents threatened by some of British Columbia's largest wildfires paused for a breath Monday following several turbulent da...
Jul 05, 2021
