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Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Despite worries over public charging, 96% of electric vehicle owners said they would buy an EV again if they had to replace their current car, according to a poll from the Canadian Automobile Association.
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Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

OTTAWA — The turmoil of the pandemic contributed to the rise of hate and discriminatory behaviour, reflecting historical surges in antisemitism, says the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
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A cup of tea with a side of culture: Global Tea Series returns to New West

A cup of tea with a side of culture: Global Tea Series returns to New West

Listen to a Chinese guzheng concert while having Chinese tea at the Global Tea Series
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Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

According to the BC Tech Association, women make up just 18 per cent of the tech workforce.
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New West taxpayers could face 6.4% property tax hike in 2023

New West taxpayers could face 6.4% property tax hike in 2023

New Westminster city council to consider 6.4% property tax increase for 2023 on Monday
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Why doesn't Vancouver have a 24-hour SkyTrain?

Why doesn't Vancouver have a 24-hour SkyTrain?

This is why we can't have nice things.
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'The worst fake ID I have ever seen': Popular crime TV show features a hilarious Vancouver Easter egg

'The worst fake ID I have ever seen': Popular crime TV show features a hilarious Vancouver Easter egg

This fake ID looks funny.
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B.C. government marks $3.6M for accessibility and inclusion in parks

B.C. government marks $3.6M for accessibility and inclusion in parks

Some of the funding will help organizations like North Shore Mountain Bike Association build out trails to accommodate adaptive bicycles
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Spotlight on: New West Hospice Society's Compassionate Café

Spotlight on: New West Hospice Society's Compassionate Café

Live music, Irish wake basket & 50/50 draw - it's all happening at the Compassionate Café
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Watch: Drones are delivering prescriptions to B.C.'s remote communities

Watch: Drones are delivering prescriptions to B.C.'s remote communities

The drones flew 1,200 times in one year, delivering medical supplies to those in need.
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