Uber is set to allow for Canadian teens to set-up ride-share accounts this summer.
Starting first in Western Canada and Quebec before rolling out to the rest of the country, teens between the ages of 13 and 17 will be able to make passenger accounts on the ride-hailing program.
The move is a departure from the company's current policy that prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from holding an Uber account.
The U-S tech giant made the announcement today at its global product showcase.
BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic says while the first big drop-down in inflation was quick and relatively easy, this next stage is proving to be quite a bit tougher. He says it appears underlying core inflation is settling in around four per cent, which is clearly still too high for the Bank of Canada's comfort.
Starting May 29th, Adrian Dix says B-C Cancer will offer eligible patients the opportunity to undergo treatment at one of two partner clinics in Bellingham, with costs related to treatment, travel, accommodation and meals fully covered.
Environment Canada says more than 30 daily high temperature records fell across B-C on Sunday, including in Squamish, where the mercury hit 35.8 degrees. The hot, sunny weather has raised the risks of wildfire and flooding and prompted an air quality advisory for northeastern parts of Metro Vancouver.
The body of the girl, who cannot be identified under the terms of a publication ban, was found in Burnaby's Central Park in July 2017, just hours after her mother had reported her missing. Ibrahim Ali last month pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the B.C. Supreme Court trial.
The city says designated swim areas at eight beaches will be patrolled from 11:30 a-m to 8:30 p-m daily. The hours will change later in the summer as the sun sets earlier.
Janice Abbott resigned with immediate effect, the society announced Monday. Elva Kim, who chairs the board of Atira, said in a statement that she's confident Abbott's resignation would allow Atira to continue its work with "fewer distractions."