Vancouver’s logo fiasco

The City of Vancouver is scrapping a plan to update its corporate logo. Outgoing Mayor Gregor Robertson called the old trademark “lame” and “bland.” The city unveiled a new logo last February at a cost of $8,000 with a plan to phase it in as old signs needed replacing. Even before it was officially approved by […]

Pipeline protesters arrested

Two elderly First Nations women were arrested after RCMP in Burnaby forced open the door of a camper trailer that was used to block a road near the construction site of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. A large number of Burnaby RCMP closed off two roads, served anti-pipeline protestors with a warrant and used a battering […]

New rules for high rollers

New rules are being brought in for big-spending gamblers at British Columbia’s casinos. The B.C. Lottery Corp. now requires anyone spending $10,000 or more at casinos within a 24-hour period to prove the source of their funds. The change was prompted by recommendations from former RCMP deputy commissioner Peter German, who was appointed by the […]

Black-market ride hailing

As the B.C. government explores the potential impact of allowing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, a number of such services have already been operating illegally in the province. The Passenger Transportation Branch says at least seven app platforms are known to be in use by drivers and consumers in Metro Vancouver. A news release […]

Empty home tax looms

The City of Vancouver has launched its empty homes tax audit system meant to ensure residents are complying with the program. The deadline for homeowners to declare if their residence is empty is Feb. 2, but the city says it has already sent out notices requesting that some property owners provide evidence to support their […]

Ride-sharing could ‘destroy’ taxis

The B.C. Taxi Association says it has found an app to meet customer demands across the province, making the need for ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft unnecessary. But an Uber spokesman said Monday hundreds of thousands of people in B.C. have already accessed their app in the search for reliable and affordable services. […]

Horgan headed to Asia

B.C. Premier John Horgan is heading to China, South Korea and Japan later this month on a 10-day trade mission. Horgan says the trip is aimed at expanding economic ties with three of its largest trading partners. The mission will promote bilateral relationships between British Columbia and key government and business leaders. Bruce Ralston, minister […]

Take it slow, taxis urge

The B.C. Taxi Association says ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft need to be held to the same regulatory standards as taxi associations if they are allowed to operate in the province. The association is among numerous industry stakeholders and experts presenting to an all-party government committee this week in Vancouver on the future […]

Milk on demand

You’ve heard of beer on tap, how about getting your milk on tap? People on Vancouver Island can now head to Morningstar Farm in Parksville to purchase milk on tap for two dollars per litre. The milk comes from grass-fed cows and Morningstar is one of about half a dozen farms in the province that […]

Aurora takeover impacting shares

CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. is urging its shareholders to reject a hostile takeover bid by competitor Aurora Cannabis Inc., criticizing the value of the proposed deal and its effect on its share price. In a letter to shareholders released Wednesday, the Saskatoon-based medical marijuana producer said its shares are trading above Aurora’s offer of $24 and […]