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Harbour Air to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines

Tourism Wylie Henderson -
Harbour Air has announced it is buying Pacific Coastal Airlines in a deal that will create a new regional airline group while keeping both airlines operating independently.

CMHC annual report says rental vacancy rates climbed across B.C.’s major markets

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. shows vacancy rates in major British Columbia cities have risen sharply, reaching levels not seen in decades. The post CMHC annual report says rental vacancy rates climbed across B.C.’s major markets appeared first on AM 1150.

Total cost to host FIFA World Cup in Vancouver could top $600M

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government said the net cost of hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver next year could be as much as $145 million, in line with earlier projections, though gross expenses for the tournament may exceed $600 million.

Vancouver man identified in suspicious death 

News Justin Baumgardner -
A man who was located with serious injuries on Klein Lake Forest Service Road in Egmont has been identified...

Shenher to Speak at North Island College

News Justin Goulet -
Lorimer Shenher is set to speak at North Island College on November 3rd. He was the first police officer assigned to...

Cougar cub spotted in Courtenay moved to Mainland Zoo

News David Boles -
A cougar cub spotted in Courtenay has been relocated the the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The young animal, approximated to be...

Provincial Conservatives propose new link between Metro Vancouver and the Island

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Conservatives say a new link between Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver would provide a huge economic boost....

Passenger reacts to lightning strike on plane

News Justin Goulet -
One of the passengers on a plane struck by lightning descending to Powell River says the experience was quite...

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Business
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Search and Rescue
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BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.