Black Press offers a $20,000 prize giveaway to celebrate Canada 150

Black Press offers a $20,000 prize giveaway to celebrate Canada 150

Enter for a chance to win prizes including a trip for two to one of six Canadian destinations.

  • Feb 22, 2017
Black Press offers a $20,000 prize giveaway to celebrate Canada 150
Canadians happy without the penny, but not ready to say goodbye to the nickel: poll

Canadians happy without the penny, but not ready to say goodbye to the nickel: poll

A new survey suggests most British Columbians also agree with the end of the one-cent coin.

Canadians happy without the penny, but not ready to say goodbye to the nickel: poll
Nasa announced it found 7 Earth-sized planets around a single star outside our solar system; 3 in habitable zone Thursday.

7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life

This cluster of planets is 40 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius

Nasa announced it found 7 Earth-sized planets around a single star outside our solar system; 3 in habitable zone Thursday.
Queen Elizabeth II marks record 65 years on throne

Queen Elizabeth II marks record 65 years on throne

The palace says the 90-year-old queen will spend the day quietly at her Sandringham estate in eastern England.

Queen Elizabeth II marks record 65 years on throne
Electric vehicle charging station at Egmont on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.

B.C. increases electric vehicle incentive fund

Buyers of new plug-in electric vehicles get $5,000 rebate, another $6,000 if they scrap an eligible old car

Electric vehicle charging station at Egmont on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
VIDEO: Getting social for mental health

VIDEO: Getting social for mental health

Bell set to donate to Canadian mental health groups on Jan. 25 every time someone use a special hashtag on social media.

  • Jan 25, 2017
VIDEO: Getting social for mental health
Doctors at Pemberton clinic call on employers to start paying for sick notes

Doctors at Pemberton clinic call on employers to start paying for sick notes

Woman posts photo of letter on Facebook she received when asking for medical note

Doctors at Pemberton clinic call on employers to start paying for sick notes
Today marks a decade since the unveiling of the iPhone.

VIDEO: Ten years of iPhones

Today marks a decade since the unveiling of the iPhone.

  • Jan 9, 2017
Today marks a decade since the unveiling of the iPhone.
B.C. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon

British Columbia set to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017

Her Honour Judith Guichon's 2017 New Year's Message on Canada's Sesquicentennial

  • Dec 30, 2016
B.C. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon
Santa riding on his sleigh

Where’s Santa right now? Track the jolly ol’ man ’till he hits your roof

Santa Claus has already begun his worldwide journey, delivering more than two billion gifts by 8 a.m.

Santa riding on his sleigh
Enter the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce contest and win an all inclusive trip to China to see the Great Wall

Dreaming of visiting China? Win a trip of a lifetime!

You could win an all-inclusive tour through Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Suzhou next spring valued at $2500!

Enter the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce contest and win an all inclusive trip to China to see the Great Wall
The Seniors Advocate office is conducting a survey of care home residents and their most frequent visitors.

Survey probes B.C.’s seniors care homes

Privacy, dignity, food quality among questions of Seniors Advocate (with VIDEO)

The Seniors Advocate office is conducting a survey of care home residents and their most frequent visitors.
B.C. has 300 seniors' care facilities

Senior home survey seeks volunteers

Volunteers to ask seniors about staff, food, privacy, medications and other conditions in residential care

  • Aug 26, 2016
B.C. has 300 seniors' care facilities
Modified versions of the 1969 Camaro SS and other popular vehicles will soon be eligible for B.C. collector plates

Collector program expanding to ‘muscle cars’

Collector plates will be available next year for modified as well as stock cars made between 1958 and 1974

Modified versions of the 1969 Camaro SS and other popular vehicles will soon be eligible for B.C. collector plates
A view of the Georgia Strait from Roberts Creek

B.C. DAY TRIVIA QUIZ: How much do you know about British Columbia?

B.C. Day, on Monday, Aug. 1, is an opportunity to celebrate this spectacular province. See how well you know British Columbia.

A view of the Georgia Strait from Roberts Creek
Solitude in the wilderness is still available in B.C.

Provincial campsite rush mostly B.C. residents

Few BC Parks bookings going to commercial operators, solution is more campsite spaces, Environment Minister Mary Polak says

Solitude in the wilderness is still available in B.C.
Doug Kelly

Video links grow as rural health care shrinks

Small communities have more than 400 doctor vacancies, with 'telehealth' and visiting specialists filling gaps

Doug Kelly
Canadian flag

CANADA DAY QUIZ: How well do you know Canadian trivia?

In honour of Canada's 149th birthday, we have compiled some Canadian trivia questions. How many can you answer?

Canadian flag
Daycare spaces are in short supply in some areas of B.C. and costs are high.

Child care spaces funded for 30 BC communities

1,800 new spaces in 30 communities to start construction this fall, minister Stephanie Cadieux says

Daycare spaces are in short supply in some areas of B.C. and costs are high.
Courses offer loaner equipment and training in casting and proper fish handling.

Free fishing lessons for kids [with video]

Learn to Fish program offers instruction and loaner equipment to help children aged 5 to 15 catch a trout

  • Jun 1, 2016
Courses offer loaner equipment and training in casting and proper fish handling.