West Coast Headlines: Power Swaps, Politics, and Public Safety

Clocks in northwest B.C. run fast during power switch Clock drift in northwest B.C.: why some clocks ran 15–20 minutes fast See how a B.C. Hydro outage caused an electrical island and sped up devices Man fined $27,000 for feeding dangerous wildlife in West Vancouver Wildlife feeding in West Vancouver led to a $27,000 fine after bears and coyotes See how conservation officers cracked the case and why it matters for safety Vancouver progressives weigh a single challenger ahead of the mayoral vote Vancouver election: progressives weigh one mayoral challenger against ABC See who has the edge as the deadline nears and the vote split debate heats up Vancouver drug advocates open popup overdose prevention sites Vancouver overdose prevention tables fill a gap after Helmcken cancellation See why residents, businesses, and health officials are divided over next steps Uber drivers in B.C.'s Interior join union agreement B.C. Uber drivers gain union coverage in the Interior with new UFCW deal Higher fees, health benefits and rating appeals could boost pay and protections Two candidates enter Fort St. John mayoral race Fort St. John mayoral race heats up as Bolin challenges Hansen Aquatics centre, safety and housing could shape the Oct. 17 vote Winnipeg ranks as Canada’s least safe city in new poll Winnipeg safety poll shows Canada’s least safe major city, with Ottawa first See how Canadians ranked 15 cities on safety and what shaped those perceptions