Provincial

B.C. Ferries prices to rise

The travel home for next month’s reading break just became a little bit more burdensome. As B.C. Ferries raise their fare prices by 3.5 per cent on Jan. 17, UVic…

Kinder Morgan submits pipeline proposal despite protests

Energy company Kinder Morgan submitted a proposal to the National Energy Board (NEB) on Dec. 16 for an expansion of its Trans Mountain Pipeline. The expansion of the pipeline, which…

What’s an ombudsperson?

A proponent of fairness for all

Growing fibre, growing concern

Last stages of B.C. forest plan disquieting for environmental groups

Thousands turn out to Defend Our Coast rally

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Kitsilano coast guard station to close in spring 2013

Concerned groups say fewer marine units a public safety concern, likely to endanger lives

B.C. government invests $2 million in local food promotion, advertising

On Aug. 30, the B.C. government announced it would provide $2 million for the promotion of local farmers and food processors.

Half of recently audited woodlots fail to comply with B.C. government regulations

Failure to report replanting activities among problems at Fort St. James woodlots