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One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' B.C. officials gave them a pass anyway

One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' B.C. officials gave them a pass anyway

BC Energy Regulator inspectors gave a passing grade to an oil and gas site they said had a ‘SERIOUS deficiency’ and another that had potentially been ‘gurgling’ since 2012. Here are some of their notes.
Richmond society has kept seniors connected for 25 years

Richmond society has kept seniors connected for 25 years

Isolated seniors are supported through resources, education and, most importantly, a community.
Why the Canucks traded Carson Soucy to the Rangers

Why the Canucks traded Carson Soucy to the Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks traded Carson Soucy to the New York Rangers on Thursday for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
First-ever women in policing conference draws 500 attendees from across Canada

First-ever women in policing conference draws 500 attendees from across Canada

"We're are only 30 or so per cent of the police force across Canada."
Fraser Health confirms another travel-related measles case in the Lower Mainland

Fraser Health confirms another travel-related measles case in the Lower Mainland

People who were in emergency department at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster may have been exposed to measles.
Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Cummins' wife called him a 'died-in-the-wool Conservative.'
B.C. poised to toll U.S. trucks driving to Alaska through province in tariff response

B.C. poised to toll U.S. trucks driving to Alaska through province in tariff response

British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada should maintain retaliatory measures against the United States — such as possible tolls facing commercial trucks heading to Alaska — despite some tariffs being paused for a month.
B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

VICTORIA — The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will support nearly 550,000 B.C.
Early morning crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Surrey

Early morning crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Surrey

Police are investigating why the fatal collision occurred. The primary contributing factor is unknown at this time.
Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

VANCOUVER — The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark, priced at $5.29, to a $2,400 bottle of Woodford Reserve, aged in cognac barrels and presented in a crystal decanter.