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B.C. animal rights activists appeal convictions, jail sentences

B.C. animal rights activists appeal convictions, jail sentences

“We will continue to fight for animal rights and to hold accountable those responsible for animal cruelty," said activist Amy Soranno
BC Hydro workers strongly in favour of flexible work model, according to internal survey

BC Hydro workers strongly in favour of flexible work model, according to internal survey

The results of a briefing note about an October employee pulse check survey says some BC Hydro workers are concerned their ability to work from home will come to an end
Unions criticize Vancouver’s continuing tent sweeps

Unions criticize Vancouver’s continuing tent sweeps

“We attempt engagement in an attempt to build a therapeutic relationship,” said Blake Edwards, an outreach worker in the neighbourhood for roughly a decade. “And this decampment is just an undoing of all this work we’ve put in.” 
Victoria school trustee charged with assault

Victoria school trustee charged with assault

Angela Carmichael, 42, is charged with committing common assault on Feb. 7 in Victoria. The identity of the alleged victim is protected by a publication ban.
Together Against Poverty Society helps seniors facing renoviction

Together Against Poverty Society helps seniors facing renoviction

Renovictions can be especially disruptive for seniors, as they may have to relocate to a spot that’s far from the community where they have put down roots.
B.C. judge says PacNet founder must answer questions about money transfers

B.C. judge says PacNet founder must answer questions about money transfers

The company has been accused of allegedly processing hundreds of millions of dollars in predatory mail-fraud schemes
Photos: Vancouver is getting a luxury gym with a wine bar. Here's what it'll look like

Photos: Vancouver is getting a luxury gym with a wine bar. Here's what it'll look like

A wine bar, a salt wall, and a turf zone are included.
North Shore Rescue saves two backcountry skiers lost on Mt Seymour

North Shore Rescue saves two backcountry skiers lost on Mt Seymour

The two women had unintentionally wound up in the out of bounds area of Mount Seymour
Province funding $955,000 commercial truck driver training project

Province funding $955,000 commercial truck driver training project

“Our program will help participants gain the driving, safety and essential skills they need to become valuable employees for their future employers.”
Former BC Hydro exec tapped to head ICBC

Former BC Hydro exec tapped to head ICBC

Crown corporations playing musical chairs with top executives