Global BC reporter fires back at body shaming
On March 27, meteorologist for Global BC, Kristi Gordon, addressed an offensive letter one viewer had written about her body since announcing her pregnancy.
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Basia Ruta fired as BC auditor general
BC’s auditor general Basia Ruta was fired from her position on March 23 following a review of her performance that she had concerns about.
Future Shop closes doors across Canada
On March 28, shoppers across Canada learned Future Shop had closed 66 locations, with another 65 to be rebranded as Best Buys.
Meet your new DSU representatives
On March 13, the winners of the 2015/16 Douglas Students’ Union (DSU) representatives committee were announced. While some members are returning from the 2014/15 committee, the Other Press will be highlighting some of the new representatives, as well as returning reps taking on new roles.
Incentives for electric car owners power up
Beginning April 1, the BC Government will continue its initiative program for drivers buying electric and hybrid vehicles, and will be offering up to $6,000 to those who buy or lease clean energy vehicles.
Tri-cities to wage expensive battle against chafer beetle
The European chafer beetle has reportedly been infesting BC lawns since 2001, but 2015 has seen a mass increase in the insects and resulting damage.
Local news roundup: Week of March 16
Around 4 a.m. on March 18, a Coquitlam house on Dawes Hill Road burned down.
TED Talks highlighted by Monica Lewinsky
TED Talks returned to Vancouver on March 16, showcasing another year’s-worth of presentations between then and March 20.
Second RCMP found guilty of perjury
On March 20, Monty Robinson was reported guilty of perjury in the Robert Dziekanski case.
Gender Avenger app tracks South by Southwest
Gender Avenger, an online group created in 2013 to raise awareness of disparities, developed an app that tracked the genders of panelists at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festival.