Author Archives: Bill Nation

B-C has set another record for monthly overdose deaths related to illicit drugs. The provincial coroner's service says 175 fatalities in June surpassed the previous high of 171 deaths in May. That's p...

Finance Minister Carole James is forecasting a 12.5-billion dollar deficit this fiscal year due to staggering losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. James had predicted no deficit in February but say...

COVID-19 infections inched up on Monday as B-C announced 62 new cases reported since Friday. Two more people died, bringing the death toll in B-C to 189, while two-thousand-718 people have recovered f...

B-C is easing more health restrictions imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic -- including allowing spas, hotels, resorts and R-V parks to resume operating. Premier John Horgan say the province can ...

B-C reported 13 more cases of COVID-19 for a total of two-thousand-835, as well as one death, bringing the number of fatalities to 170 since the start of the pandemic. The provincial health officer, D...

The B-C government says it's taking the first steps to address concerns about sky-high costs and the availability of insurance for condos. Premiums for condos have risen by as much as 50 per cent. Hou...

Landmark Cinemas says it will welcome audiences back to the big-screen movie-going experience at theatres across B-C beginning July 3rd. The company says traditional theatres will have three seats bet...

The B-C government is giving mining, forestry and other industries impacted by the pandemic the option of deferring their electricity bill payments for another three months. Under BC Hydro`s COVID-19 ...

After 40 years of owning and operating Saratoga Speedway, the Hargrave Family is pleased to announce the sale of the facility. The property now known as Saratoga Speedway was purchased by Dave and Pau...

North Island College officially unveiled the Mailman Family Foundation Student Commons on Monday to recognize the largest donation in NIC history. The $1 Million gift from the Mailman family will purc...