Life

Not all happy with B.C. happy hour

"Happy hour" discounts for alcoholic drinks impose new minimum drink prices that force some outlets to raise their prices

Jun 23, 2014 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. happy hour laws may raise beer prices

Some bar owners not so happy new liquor laws in B.C. may raise prices for beer

Jun 22, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Booze can now be sold at B.C. farmers markets

New B.C. liquor laws allow booze at farmers markets and minors in pubs

Jun 21, 2014 1:00 PM Read more >

Talking defibrillator program expands

Funding doubled to put life-saving machines in arenas, recreation centres and libraries around B.C.

May 27, 2014 7:00 AM Read more >

Experts battle growing online crime

Organized crime-sponsored hackers "are getting smarter, they have more money than anybody else" but you can protect yourself

Feb 7, 2014 6:00 PM Read more >

60 Minute Kids' Club running from Jan. 15 to March 15

The program encourages students, parents in B.C. to live a healthy, active lifestyle, and provides health and vegetable/fruit trackers.

Jan 15, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >

Poll finds B.C. drivers confident of snow skills, doubt need for winter tires

Insights West/BCAA survey finds just a third of motorists admit to 'freaking out' when it snows

Nov 12, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Are your tires ready for winter roads?

Some "all season" tires are good enough for winter roads in B.C., but not all of them

Oct 29, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Integration focus for developmentally disabled

Schools are desegregated, and the next step is community, work and retirement

Oct 3, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Ann Makosinski's 'Hollow Flashlight' heading to Google Science Fair

Victoria, B.C. teenager will be the lone Canadian at Google's annual science mega-competition, starting Sept. 22.

Sep 12, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >