British Columbia

Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)

PODCAST: Singer Raymond Salgado, ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ finalist

TODAY IN B.C.: He discusses the competition, his music, and his journey

 

Jennifer-Lee Gunson. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Building and renovating healthier homes can improve our livability

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

 

Policing transition in B.C. examined. (File photo)

PODCAST: Is it time for a B.C. provincial police force?

TODAY IN B.C.: Langley Township votes to no longer share RCMP with Langley City, while Surrey’s transition is on hold

 

Physician assistants are valued members of the healthcare system in many provinces in Canada, but not in B.C. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

‘Door has been cracked open’ for integration of physician assistants in British Columbia

College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC is in early stages of policy work with the ministry

Physician assistants are valued members of the healthcare system in many provinces in Canada, but not in B.C. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE
Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)

PODCAST: Brad Merritt is a founding member of the iconic band, 54-40

TODAY IN B.C.: New single from ‘West Coast Band’ featured on the podcast

Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Home Cents: Make your home work for you

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd. (HAVAN photo)
Darren Lee, Elvis Tribute artist. (File photo)

PODCAST: Darren Lee was named the ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’

TODAY IN B.C.: Performed in long running shows in Las Vegas and Maui

Darren Lee, Elvis Tribute artist. (File photo)
Co-hosts Jennifer-Lee and Mike tackle how to establish a cost per square foot in this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Scope and Cost: Tackling Cost per Square Foot

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Co-hosts Jennifer-Lee and Mike tackle how to establish a cost per square foot in this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)
Dr. Reka Gustafson, Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Island and the former Medical Health Officer for the City of Vancouver. (Island Health photo)

PODCAST: Dr. Reka Gustafson talks COVID in a one-on-one interview

TODAY IN B.C.: Medical Officer says review of pandemic response should be global

Dr. Reka Gustafson, Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Island and the former Medical Health Officer for the City of Vancouver. (Island Health photo)
Shaun St-Amour, Clay Construction. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Passive House Passion

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Shaun St-Amour, Clay Construction. (HAVAN photo)
Snow measurements varied widely in the May 1, 2023 data. The Liard basin in northern British Columbia was at 233 per cent of normal, while the Skagit basin was at 47 per cent of normal. (BC River Forecast Centre)

B.C. snow levels vary widely

Boundary, Okanagan and Nicola basins among areas with higher than normal snow levels

Snow measurements varied widely in the May 1, 2023 data. The Liard basin in northern British Columbia was at 233 per cent of normal, while the Skagit basin was at 47 per cent of normal. (BC River Forecast Centre)
Dr. Robert Thirsk. (NASA photo)

PODCAST: Dr. Robert Thirsk has been in space longer than any other Canadian

TODAY IN B.C.: Member of the Order of BC is a physician, engineer and astronaut

Dr. Robert Thirsk. (NASA photo)
Leo Grillmair, guide, former manager of CMH Bugaboos Lodge, with Bugaboo Spire in background, Purcell Range, BC. (CMH Heli/Pat Morrow)

Canadian Mountain Holidays founder dies at 92

Leo Grillmair was among the first to ever heli-ski in the world

Leo Grillmair, guide, former manager of CMH Bugaboos Lodge, with Bugaboo Spire in background, Purcell Range, BC. (CMH Heli/Pat Morrow)
Chris Wimbles, builder. (HAVAN Photo)

PODCAST: This Net Zero Home includes Solar Power

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Chris Wimbles, builder. (HAVAN Photo)
The 2022 Amateur Photographer of the Year winners, from top left: Grand prize winner: James Major/Emerald Lake, Yukon; First place: Ken McAllister/Seattle, Wash.; People’s Choice: Julian Koerrenz/Brandywine Falls, near Whistler; APOTY Second place: Harold Feiertag/Atlantic Puffins, Elliston, Nfld. Who will be crowned the 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year?

5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

Calling all amateur photographers! The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest celebrates…

The 2022 Amateur Photographer of the Year winners, from top left: Grand prize winner: James Major/Emerald Lake, Yukon; First place: Ken McAllister/Seattle, Wash.; People’s Choice: Julian Koerrenz/Brandywine Falls, near Whistler; APOTY Second place: Harold Feiertag/Atlantic Puffins, Elliston, Nfld. Who will be crowned the 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year?
B.C. Ghostbusters Jay Ross, David Laenen and Sean Jamieson from left to right, help Madden celebrate a birthday. (B.C. Ghostbusters photo)

PODCAST: Who you gonna call? B.C. Ghostbusters!

TODAY IN B.C.: Super Fan Group makes appearances for charity donations

B.C. Ghostbusters Jay Ross, David Laenen and Sean Jamieson from left to right, help Madden celebrate a birthday. (B.C. Ghostbusters photo)
Ross Wightman was approved for compensation after falling ill due to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Ross Wightman/Facebook)

Lake Country man files suit after complications from COVID vaccine

Wightman was one of the first Canadians approved for compensation

Ross Wightman was approved for compensation after falling ill due to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Ross Wightman/Facebook)
Harv Sidhu, Building Smartr. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Build Smartr; Building with Steel

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Harv Sidhu, Building Smartr. (HAVAN photo)
Authors Grant Lawrence and Bob Williams, “Return to Solitude and ‘Using Power Well’ (Supplied photos)

PODCAST: Authors Grant Lawrence and Bob Williams discuss their new books

MADE IN B.C. BOOK CLUB: “Return to Solitude and ‘Using Power Well’

Authors Grant Lawrence and Bob Williams, “Return to Solitude and ‘Using Power Well’ (Supplied photos)
Bryan Baeumler, Baeumler Approved, HGTV. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Special Guest Bryan Baeumler – Value of Working with the Pros

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Bryan Baeumler, Baeumler Approved, HGTV. (HAVAN photo)