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B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

'Being told to file an FOI application is a real slap in the face,' Bose says, after seeking details about Surrey's business with U.S. firm. Another Surrey councillor says he too has experienced similar
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Hudson’s Bay to undergo 'full liquidation' of stores across the country

Hudson’s Bay to undergo 'full liquidation' of stores across the country

Company says attempts to secure financing to pursue a restructuring transaction have failed
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Staff target of suspicious packages sent to Vanderhoof school

Staff target of suspicious packages sent to Vanderhoof school

The letters found last month referred to B.C.’s education diversity and inclusion guidelines, RCMP said
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B.C. powers up hydro rates by 3.75% in 2025 and 2026

B.C. powers up hydro rates by 3.75% in 2025 and 2026

B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix says electricity rates today are the same as they were more than 4 decades ago
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Watchdog recommends charges for B.C. police officer who crashed into cyclist

Watchdog recommends charges for B.C. police officer who crashed into cyclist

In order to approve any charges, the prosecution service must be satisfied that there is a likelihood of conviction
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Similkameen mining company fined over $114k for cobalt waste pollution

Similkameen mining company fined over $114k for cobalt waste pollution

Inspectors concluded that the company had discharged liquid waste containing illegal amounts of cobalt
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B.C. cancer patients can tap support for needed care far from their homes

B.C. cancer patients can tap support for needed care far from their homes

The Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services helps ease cancer patients with out of community treatments
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Suspect treated for gunshot wounds, B.C. police watchdog investigating

Suspect treated for gunshot wounds, B.C. police watchdog investigating

Individual was taken to hospital after being pursued by Penticton police following traffic stop
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B.C. town's short-term rentals locked in licensing fight for survival

B.C. town's short-term rentals locked in licensing fight for survival

To authorize short-term rentals, both OCP and the zoning bylaw would need to be amended
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Kelowna Pipe Band leading B.C. pipers, drummers to Netherlands

Kelowna Pipe Band leading B.C. pipers, drummers to Netherlands

The trip is to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day on May 5
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