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95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

B.C. Ferries is warning travellers that staffing shortages could lead to cancellations.
Keep cool this weekend: New West trying to open some spray parks

Keep cool this weekend: New West trying to open some spray parks

New Westminster readies for warm weather: Firefighters to hand out bottled water in downtown core
How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

For the general public, emergency alerts are "absolutely no issue," says one UBC associate professor. But for others, like those in domestic violence situations, they could cause harm.
Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Marilyn Johnson says she faced health-care discrimination because she is Indigenous and lives in the Downtown Eastside. Here’s what needs to change
For your eyes only: join this James Bond theme party in New West

For your eyes only: join this James Bond theme party in New West

Gear up for a night fit for those who appreciate all things James Bond
From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

In 1987, John Mark Lee Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder of William Patrick MacLeod of Kingston, Ont.
This week in New West history: A year in the life of Royal Columbia Hospital

This week in New West history: A year in the life of Royal Columbia Hospital

Labourers, sailors, miners and blacksmiths relied on the services of "one of the best appointed institutions on the coast."
Why taking death seriously will change your life

Why taking death seriously will change your life

Reena Lazar and Christa Overnell are working to shift our approaches to end-of-life planning.
Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Barriers to mining remains in Canada's north: Mining Association of Canada
'Difficult to look at': Jury views crime-scene photos at Burnaby murder trial

'Difficult to look at': Jury views crime-scene photos at Burnaby murder trial

Cpl. Dominic Toa, a member of the Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Identification Team, took more than 300 photos of the place in Central Park where a 13-year-old girl was found dead on July 19, 2017.