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E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say
July 17, 2025 - 12:33 PM

TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise across the country.
No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general
August 28, 2024 - 2:06 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general found no evidence of a conflict of interest in the handling of provincial grants for the zero-emission vehicle sector, after an accusation by a truck maker earlier this year.
B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers
June 03, 2024 - 11:05 AM

VICTORIA - Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads.
B.C. under fire after accounting firm accused of conflict in running grant
April 08, 2024 - 4:13 PM

SAANICH, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says the government has asked the auditor general to review the province's grant programs after allegations of conflict-of-interest from a clean-technology company.
Micro mobility revolution races ahead, as policymakers and police try to keep up
March 03, 2023 - 1:02 AM

VANCOUVER - Since Gabriel Kwok started riding an electric unicycle on Vancouver's streets nine months ago, he estimates he's logged about 2,000 kilometres on the briefcase-sized vehicle.
General Motors to invest US$650 million in Lithium Americas
January 31, 2023 - 10:21 AM

VANCOUVER - General Motors Co. has signed a deal to invest US$650 million in Vancouver-based Lithium Americas Corp., the latest move by an automaker to secure raw materials for their push into electric vehicles.
B.C. pilot study to allow electric kick scooters to operate legally in six cities
March 23, 2021 - 3:11 PM

VANCOUVER - A newly approved pilot project will allow electric kick scooters to legally cruise the streets and bike paths of six British Columbia municipalities.
B.C. seaplane company makes history with test flight of first commercial e-plane
December 10, 2019 - 4:43 PM

RICHMOND, B.C. - As Greg McDougall prepared to fly the world's first all-electric commercial aircraft Tuesday morning, he said "nervous" wasn't quite the word to describe how he was feeling.
B.C. seaplane company's plan for electric fleet is set for take off
March 26, 2019 - 3:01 PM

VANCOUVER - A seaplane company in British Columbia says it is partnering with an electric propulsion firm with the goal of becoming the world's first all-electric airline.
'Lifetime collection' of classic, cars lost in fire in Langley, B.C.
October 25, 2017 - 3:17 PM

LANGLEY, B.C. - A collection of classic vehicles worth millions of dollars was destroyed Wednesday when fire raced through a building in Langley, B.C.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say

No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general

B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

B.C. under fire after accounting firm accused of conflict in running grant

Micro mobility revolution races ahead, as policymakers and police try to keep up

General Motors to invest US$650 million in Lithium Americas

B.C. pilot study to allow electric kick scooters to operate legally in six cities

B.C. seaplane company makes history with test flight of first commercial e-plane

B.C. seaplane company's plan for electric fleet is set for take off

'Lifetime collection' of classic, cars lost in fire in Langley, B.C.

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