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Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Organizers say the event was viewed as a protest by Taliban authorities
New app will help B.C. drivers

New app will help B.C. drivers

The BCHighways app makes use of information from the Ministry of Transportation to keep drivers informed about the roads.
Time change can wreak havoc on drivers

Time change can wreak havoc on drivers

And that isn't the only reason accidents on B.C. roads spike right after the clocks fall back.
Public asked to help name rescued otters

Public asked to help name rescued otters

The Vancouver Aquarium has taken charge of two rescued otter pups, who are enjoying their new home but need names.
Raid on call centre in India puts brakes on CRA tax scam

Raid on call centre in India puts brakes on CRA tax scam

Experts are wondering if the scheme is permanently stopped, or if it will resume again when the heat dies down.
Rural voice is now stronger in Victoria with new Rural Economic Development portfolio

Rural voice is now stronger in Victoria with new Rural Economic Development portfolio

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett is now a Minister of State, giving rural communities an advocate at the cabinet table.
Gold Country geocaching event a time to explore

Gold Country geocaching event a time to explore

The fourth annual event, on the Labour Day weekend, has a night cache, a Munzee walk, and the chance to win one of 30 limited edition coins.
Jeep, truck, trailer with Oregon plates stolen in Cache Creek

Jeep, truck, trailer with Oregon plates stolen in Cache Creek

Vehicles spotted in central, northeast B.C. since being stolen Tuesday
Pokémon stop: be careful out there while playing

Pokémon stop: be careful out there while playing

The wildly popular new game is a lot of fun; but there are real-life hazards attached to it.
Speed limit to be decreased from Hope to Boston Bar

Speed limit to be decreased from Hope to Boston Bar

Driver speed and crashes have both increased since the speed limit along the stretch of highway was raised in 2014.