News/Canada/British Columbia (Page 39)

British Columbia A report from Canada’s auditor general says the federal department that delivers Old Age Security (OAS) and other programs to assist seniors “did not have a comprehensive view” of the needs of Canada’s elderly and doesn’t know if the monthly payments are providing seniors with enough financial support.  ReportContinue Reading

British Columbia Can an environmentally minded fan enjoy Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour as its long trail of carbon footprints walks into Vancouver this weekend? Must they do it with a broken heart? Environmental solutions need to involve the artist, the venue and the fans, experts say Lauren Battagello · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Taylor Swift received a rapturous welcome at B.C. Place Friday for the first of three sold-out shows in Vancouver this weekend that bring her blockbuster Eras Tour to a close.  The pop star appeared from beneath the stage in a shimmering blue-and-gold sequin bodysuit, kicking off the show around 7:50Continue Reading

British Columbia Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because of the Canada Post strike, prompting an investigation by provincial Ombudsperson Jay Chalke.  Provincial watchdog says up to 40 per cent of payments haven’t been sent, launches investigationThe Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 06, 2024 4:46 PM ESTContinue Reading

British Columbia The City of Vancouver is warning of much slower traffic this weekend in the downtown core, not only because of Swift’s three concerts but because of other events and festivities.  City warning of slow traffic downtown as Swift events take over the core this weekendThe Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

British Columbia The investigation into a man who allegedly injured two people in a violent incident in Vancouver’s downtown Wednesday will be “limited,” according to police. Man can’t be charged in connection to attacks on 2 people in downtown Vancouver Yasmine Ghania · CBC News · Posted: Dec 05, 2024Continue Reading

British Columbia Tsunami warning cancelled after quake off northern California coast, no threat to B.C.A large magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit off a sparsely populated stretch of northern California coast on Thursday, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning that was later canceled. Emergency Info B.C. saysContinue Reading

British Columbia RCMP say a search team was sent to look for clues in the case of a missing man from Fort St. John, B.C., after a dog that family members recognize as his was found alive. Teams unable to find new info on whereabouts of Jim Barnes; still noContinue Reading

British Columbia A Vancouver Island “childbirth activist” prohibited from offering her services as a midwife is facing a lawsuit from the parents of a child who was allegedly injured during a botched home birth. Lawsuit accuses activist Gloria Lemay of acting as ‘birth attendant’ in spite of court order JasonContinue Reading