A Low-calorie sweetener xylitol linked to heart attacks and strokes: study
Xylitol, a common low-calorie sweetener, is used in many household products such as mouthwashes, lozenges, candies, toothpaste, peanut butter, and baked goods. However, researchers are raising...
View ArticleFemale hit by rock while driving on Highway 1 has died, police confirm
The woman hit by a “volleyball-sized rock” that flew through the windshield of her car while driving on Highway 1 in Burnaby has died, police confirmed. The BC Highway Patrol explained the victim was...
View Article1 in 3 B.C. Residents ‘Seriously’ considering leaving the Province due to...
Amid ongoing concerns about housing affordability and rising living costs, a recent Angus Reid poll reveals that over one-third of British Columbia residents are contemplating leaving the Province....
View ArticleWhy Is A Will Necessary To Protect Your Family? An Emotional Story To Learn From
Why is a will necessary to protect your family? An emotional story to learn from. Guest: Raj Sidhu Host: Harjinder Thind Check out this episode! The post Why Is A Will Necessary To Protect Your...
View ArticleAutomated license plate recognition program helping B.C. police identify...
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) reports that its automated license plate recognition program is assisting police in removing uninsured drivers from the roads. According to the...
View ArticleCouncillors from five municipalities call for B.C.’s auditor general to...
The ongoing controversy over the escalating costs of the North Shore wastewater treatment plant has taken a new turn. Seven city councillors from five different municipalities have written an open...
View ArticleUber Warns New B.C. Regulations Will Raise Costs, Reduce Demand for Local...
Uber says some regulation changes for app-based ride-share and delivery workers in B-C will drive up costs and decrease demand for local restaurants. The company says it supports some of the rules...
View ArticleNDP MP Don Davies introduces a motion to recognize and prohibit caste-based...
NDP MP Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) introduced a motion in Parliament to recognize and prohibit caste-based discrimination in Canada. The motion calls for changes to the Canadian Human Rights Act...
View ArticleNorth Vancouver ICBC headquarters will be transformed into hundreds of homes...
BC Government says the I-C-B-C headquarters property in North Vancouver will be transformed into several hundred new homes.According to premier David Eby province is purchasing the property as part...
View ArticleIHIT called in Surrey after a woman was killed at Port Kells home
A man has been arrested, and homicide investigators have been called in after a death in a Surrey neighbourhood last night. R-C-M-P say officers responded to a report of a woman with life-threatening...
View ArticleNew stand-alone kidney care unit announced for Surrey Memorial Hospital
People in Surrey are a step closer to having increased access to inpatient renal care now that a business plan has been approved for a new renal hemodialysis unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital. “More...
View ArticleAdam Mann charged following a stabbing incident in Surrey
Surrey RCMP is updating the public that a suspect has been identified and charged about a stabbing that occurred in Whalley. On May 26, 2024, at 7:10 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of alleged...
View ArticleWestJet cancels flights amid looming strike by aircraft mechanics
WestJet has announced the cancellation of 40 flights in two days due to the threat of a potential strike by its aircraft mechanics. The airline has also consolidated other flights to allow the...
View ArticleFederal Court of Appeal Denies Charter Rights Appeal by Two Men on Canada’s...
An appeal from two men who claimed that their inclusion on Canada’s no-fly list violated their Charter rights has denied by The Federal Court of Appeal . Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai lost...
View ArticleSurrey has new short-term rental requirements
Surrey Council approved a number of short-term rental bylaw amendments earlier this month. The new provincial legislation and associated municipal bylaw amendments are intended to address the current...
View ArticleCanada improves fairness for applicants by ending post-graduation work permit...
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller, announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately. This...
View ArticleNew projections by Statistics Canada: Nation’s population to reach 63 million...
The agency says migration will be the primary driver of population increase under all scenarios. At the same time, natural growth only plays a “marginal role” as the population ages and fertility...
View ArticleICBC: New survey reveals top maneuvers drivers avoid and find most challenging
Ahead of the busy summer driving season, ICBC checked in with BC drivers to gauge their confidence in performing certain driving maneuvers.According to a new ICBC survey conducted by Ipsos, 59% of...
View ArticleWarmer temperatures prompt safety reminder from BC Coroners Service
With the arrival of summer and warmer temperatures, the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) is urging people to take extra care and plan ahead in the event of extreme-weather conditions. According to updated...
View ArticleWestJet mechanics strike looming once again
WestJet says it will begin taking action in the coming days to manage the impacts of a possible job action. Airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued a strike notice that...
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