British Columbia

Canada’s Obesity Rates at Alarming Levels

March 5, 2013, 10:06 pm

Canada’s obesity rates have reached alarming levels and are continuing to rise, a UBC study shows.

Prairie Cities Fastest Growing Economies in Canada

February 18, 2013, 9:23 am

Prairie cities to have most growth in Canada this year, according to a Conference Board of Canada report.

BC Skilled Worker Shortage to Reach Tipping Point by 2016: Report

January 30, 2013, 11:10 pm

The latest B.C. Labour Market Profile reveals the province will have a severe skilled worker shortage starting in 2016.

US Coast Guard to Probe BC Oil Tanker Expansion Plans

January 9, 2013, 3:14 pm

U.S. to launch a review into the risks of spills from a proposed increase in B.C. oil exports.

Life Expectancy and Births Increase in BC

January 2, 2013, 2:37 pm

A new report shows B.C. has the highest life expectancy in Canada, and an increase in number of births in 2011.

Canadian Unions Decry Importing Chinese Labor for Mines

October 31, 2012, 7:06 pm

A group representing more than 50 labor unions in British Columbia, Canada, is wading into the growing controversy surrounding a plan to use foreign labor in four new coal [...]

Unions Decry Importing Chinese Labour for BC Mines

October 24, 2012, 4:23 am

Labour unions call to halt temporary work permits for Chinese miners in a controversial northeastern B.C. mining project .

Try the ‘Welfare Diet,’ Group Challenges Politicians, Residents

October 3, 2012, 9:26 am

A B.C. anti-poverty group is challenging residents to eat on just $26 for a week later this month.

Huge Ski Terrain Expansion Underway in BC

September 29, 2012, 7:15 pm

Red Mountain Resort has begun plans to add nealry 1,000 acres—and an entire mountain—to its existing operations.

BC Infrastructure Projects Receive Global Recognition

July 25, 2012, 12:01 am

Two BC projects named among the 100 most innovative urban infrastructure projects in the world.