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Why Some BC Highway Webcams Can Go Down in Winter
by tranbceditor on January 22, 2021 at 5:04 pm
You love BC Highway Cams and so do we. Our network of more than 925 webcam views of BC highways works exceptionally well to keep you in the know before you go. We monitor our
The ABCs of Winter Highway Classification and Maintenance
by tranbceditor on December 18, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Our maintenance contractors work hard every day to keep BC highways safe and traffic moving smoothly. Because British Columbia is a geographically diverse province, our contractors can face any number of unique challenges where highway
How the Barnston Island Ferry Supports an Agricultural Oasis
by tranbceditor on December 10, 2020 at 4:25 am
Since 1916, the Barnston Island Ferry has been sailing between Surrey and tiny Barnston Island. There are no roads to the islet, so the ferry brings agricultural supplies, equipment and workers, and enables farm products to reach mainland markets. […]

Global BC & 980 CKNW sponsors Ocean Wise National Chowder Chowdown Festival
by Johnny Mah on January 25, 2021 at 8:00 am
February 1 to 28 | Participating restaurants & retailers across Canada |
Independent school in Chilliwack closing for 2 weeks amid COVID-19 cluster
by Srushti Gangdev on January 25, 2021 at 5:05 am
There have been seven COVID-19 cases confirmed so far at Cascade Christian School.
B.C. evening weather forecast: January 24
by Yvonne Schalle on January 25, 2021 at 3:38 am
The Sunday, January 24, 2021 evening weather forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

Bertha Higgs, mother of N.B. premier, dies at 100
by Karla Renic on January 25, 2021 at 6:05 pm
The Higgs family celebrated Bertha's 100th birthday on Dec. 31, 2020, at her home in Forest City, close to the New Brunswick-Maine border.
COVID-19 pandemic, land sale forces Abbotsford Tulip Festival to move to Okanagan
by Amy Judd on January 25, 2021 at 6:04 pm
The Abbotsford Tulip Festival, which launched in 2016 and has drawn thousands of visitors every year, is relocating to the North Okanagan.
Great Canadian Gaming president and CEO Rod Baker resigns
on January 25, 2021 at 5:54 pm
Great Canadian says Terrance Doyle, president of strategic growth and chief compliance officer, has been appointed as interim chief executive.

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There was a time when auto thrill shows drew larger crowds than NASCAR races. Spectators packed rickety wooden grandstands to watch daring young men in spiffy white uniforms do the “slide for life” or the “T-bone crash,” to drive cars on two wheels, or to jump cars or motorcycles from ramp to ramp.

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Great Canadian Gaming president and CEO Rod Baker resigns
on January 25, 2021 at 5:54 pm
Great Canadian says Terrance Doyle, president of strategic growth and chief compliance officer, has been appointed as interim chief executive.
Does Bitcoin have a place in every investment portfolio?
by Erica Alini on January 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Some investors compare Bitcoin to gold and argue everyone should have some.
CRA says it will determine if artistic grant money counts as income for CERB case by case
by Nicole Gibillini on January 22, 2021 at 6:55 pm
The Canada Revenue Agency is looking to clear up confusion over whether artistic grant money counts as income for the purposes of qualifying for emergency relief benefits.

Victoria Exploring Partnership with DVBA to Maintain Vitality of Downtown Impacted by Vandalism
on January 22, 2021 at 5:51 pm
In response to recent vandalism, the City is exploring ways it can partner with the Downtown Victoria Business Association to maintain the vibrancy and vitality of downtown during the ongoing pandemic.
Vancouver Council Adopts New Code of Conduct and Approves Establishment of Integrity Commissioner
on January 21, 2021 at 10:11 pm
Vancouver City Council and its Advisory Board Members will soon have a new code of conduct and the benefit of an Integrity Commissioner, making Vancouver the second municipality in British Columbia to voluntarily establish an independent ethics position.
District of Squamish Begins Permitting and Licensing Short-Term Rental units
on January 21, 2021 at 8:28 pm
A limited number of temporary use permits will be issued for secondary suites and accessory dwellings.

Travel concerns pressing as more transmissible COVID-19 variants emerge: experts
on January 25, 2021 at 6:23 pm
More than two weeks after Canada implemented a rule that incoming airline passengers must show a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding a plane, the country still appears to be seeing some travel-related cases and the federal government is exploring ways to make it harder to go on trips.
Sen. Lynn Beyak announces immediate retirement
on January 25, 2021 at 4:48 pm
Facing a call for her colleagues to expel her from the Senate, Sen. Lynn Beyak has announced her early retirement. Her decision to leave follows a commitment to only serve eight years in the upper chamber, she said.
Front-line workers reflect on the toll of a year dealing with COVID-19
on January 25, 2021 at 4:47 pm
A year after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Canada, front-line workers including nurses, teachers and grocery store employees are reflecting on the how they’ve adapted to keep themselves and Canadians safe.

O’Toole: Trudeau In ‘Conflict’ Picking Next Governor General Without Consulting Opposition Parties
by Ryan Maloney on January 25, 2021 at 4:41 pm
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole claims Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in a “conflict of interest” by choosing a new governor general at the same time the Tory leader believes Trudeau is “planning” for an election.The Tory leader made the accusation Monday at an Ottawa press conference […]
How Lives Have Changed In The Year Since Canada’s 1st Case Of COVID-19
by Morgan Lowrie / The Canadian Press on January 25, 2021 at 4:13 pm
MONTREAL — On Jan. 25, 2020, Canadians were still living their lives like they always had: commuting to the office, visiting friends, dining out, hugging loved ones, vacationing. But the announcement that day of Canada’s first COVID-19 case set in motion a chain of events that would soon change […]
Photographer Captures The Abandoned Ghost Towns Of Canada's Prairies
by HuffPost Canada Staff on January 25, 2021 at 3:12 pm
These photos may not seem like they were taken in this century, but they’re all practically brand new.Saskatchewan photographer Chris Attrell has been exploring abandoned sites since 2003. His passion for the Prairies and interest in night photography led to a perfect combination of capturing […]

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