British Columbia

The British Columbia government has enacted new legislative changes that prevent individuals convicted of serious criminal offences from legally changing their names. The amendments, which took effect on Sept. 1, …

Students in Masset, B.C., are now learning in a newly upgraded school designed to protect them from natural disasters, thanks to Canada’s first tsunami evacuation tower. Daaxiigan Sk’adáa Née Secondary, …

The B.C. forestry sector is facing further challenges with Canfor’s announcement of the permanent closure of two sawmills and reduced operations in the southern United States, leading to concerns for …

The union representing foremen at British Columbia’s ports say members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action if necessary in an ongoing labour dispute with port employers. International Longshore and …

The operator of Metro Vancouver’s specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute that has …

The union local for Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers says it will hold a rally in Vancouver today to mark the beginning of its strike after members voted down a final …

The president of the union local for B.C. HandyDART workers says a withdrawal of the transit service is “imminent” as it prepares to serve a 72-hour strike notice. Amalgamated Transit …

Workers at British Columbia’s HandyDART transit service have rejected a final contract offer, and their union says it is now considering its next move. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724 has …

An end to a countrywide rail stoppage may be in sight, but riders of British Columbia’s West Coast Express are facing at least one more day without the service. The …