News

UPDATE: B.C. says other provinces must 'catch up' on carbon price (with VIDEO)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sets carbon price, Alberta's Rachel Notley says approval of oil pipeline is a condition

Oct 3, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Feds target housing market speculators

Tighter mortgage rules, crackdown on capital gains exemption abuse expected to help tame wild real estate market

Oct 3, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

No injuries reported after whale watching vessel partially sinks near Tofino

“All persons were safely removed from the vessel,” Gilles Verret said in an email to the Westerly News on Sunday.

Oct 2, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Jamie's Whaling Station issues statement after vessel runs aground near Tofino

“The vessel was grounded and unable to move, but the vessel was not in danger of sinking."

Oct 2, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

'Happy memories, incredibly grateful': Prince William's parting words to Canada

Heartfelt thank you, touching farewell as Royal tour ends for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Oct 1, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Tour de Rock rides into Ucluelet and Tofino

“It was overwhelming. It was so emotional. This is an amazing community greeting,” Thorogood told the Westerly News.

Oct 1, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

B.C. cities seek to end oily investments

UBCM vote calls for alternative, despite challenges

Sep 30, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

'Grow Local BC' province's latest community contest

10 urban or semi-rural communities will get up to $25,000 each to help people get back to growing their own food

Sep 30, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Airbnb pledges to help B.C. cities regulate, tax vacation rentals

UBCM forum told of growing concern about impact on housing supply, options for local regulations

Sep 30, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

B.C.-wide registry of dangerous dogs urged

Municipal leaders say it's too easy for owners of dangerous dogs to skip town and evade tracking and restrictions

Sep 30, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >