Rising Veterinary Costs Push Pet Care Out of Reach
Veterinary care costs in Canada are climbing, leaving families struggling. Corporate clinics drive prices up, forcing pet owners into tough choices.
Veterinary care costs in Canada are climbing, leaving families struggling. Corporate clinics drive prices up, forcing pet owners into tough choices.
Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission and Official Opposition Critic for Jobs and Innovation, was elected in 2024. With 20 years of experience in business and public policy, including leading a $5B BC agricultural project, he aims to boost economic growth and innovation while serving his Kelowna community.
Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam since 1991, is B.C.’s Minister of Transportation and Transit and Government House Leader. A veteran politician with past roles in public safety, health, and housing, he also worked abroad on democracy programs in Europe and Iraq.
Rob, elected MLA for Saanich North and the Islands in 2024, brings decades of legal, financial, and public service experience, focusing on justice and environmental protection.
George, former lawyer and Nanaimo councillor, now serves as B.C.’s Parliamentary Secretary for Transit. Honoured with a BC Achievement Award, he is recognized for leadership in education, literacy, and community service.
B.C. Minister Adrian Dix met with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to discuss clean energy and climate action, with both sides pledging continued collaboration.
A six-tower, 2,730-home development with rentals and childcare space will go before Surrey council at a public hearing on Sept. 15. The project aims to reshape downtown Whalley’s skyline and community spaces.
Surrey artists Sandy More and Stephen Thakkar make their bold debuts at the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival with witty, thought-provoking performances. Their shows blend humor, heart, and big questions, capturing the fearless spirit of Fringe.
A colossal 1,200-ton crane was safely demolished in Campbell River using a precision-engineered controlled fall. The first-of-its-kind project in Canada set a new benchmark for safe industrial deconstruction.
The B.C. government is investing nearly $89 million to expand Clayton Heights Secondary in Surrey, doubling its capacity to 2,000 students. Premier David Eby announced the project on September 4, with Surrey Schools contributing $1.6 million. The expansion will add 41 classrooms, a gym, dance studio, labs, art spaces, and an Indigenous learning area. Officials say the project addresses Surrey’s rapid growth, though no construction timeline has been released.