Hydro hikes limited to 17% over three years

The provincial government ordered the B.C. Utilities Commission on Tuesday to reduce BC Hydro’s rate increases by 50% over the next three years. Full Story

Hansen's Man in Motion dream lives on

It’s only on rare occasions that dream and reality come together. On Tuesday they merged for the second time in Rick Hansen’s life, as he wheeled back into BC Place, a quarter century after his Man in Motion World Tour. Full Story

Gym found guilty of discrimination in hiking-boot ban

A man who went to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal after he was told he couldn’t wear hiking boots to the gym has been awarded almost $2,000 for his time and injured dignity. Full Story

Outcry over proposed Coast Guard cutbacks

Federal and civic politicians, sailing club employees and the union representing coast guard rescue members are demanding the federal government reverse its decision to cut Kitsilano Coast Guard Station in September. Full Story

Deal keeps train riders rolling

Commuters counting on the West Coast Express to shuttle them between downtown Vancouver and the suburbs have nothing to fear — service on the railway will continue even if Canadian Pacific Rail workers strike Wednesday. Full Story

Canada-wide warrant for missing psychiatric patient

The RCMP has issued a Canada-wide warrant for a convicted carjacker who did not return to a psychiatric facility after leaving on a day pass Sunday. Full Story

Businesses strained by lack of trained workers: Province

B.C. will need more skilled immigrants to fill labour and skills shortages throughout the province, according to a report released Tuesday. Full Story

Southeast Van hit by suspected arson attack

Four cars and two garages were torched in a suspected Vancouver arson early Tuesday. Full Story