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Canadian property listings now warn buyers of wildfire, flood and extreme heat

Canadian property listings now warn buyers of wildfire, flood and extreme heat

Two major Canadian real estate listing platforms now offer Canadians how much risk individual properties face over the next 30 years from heat waves, wildfires, flooding and drought.
Letter: Why is New West paying for climate and environment issues?

Letter: Why is New West paying for climate and environment issues?

This letter writer says some things are best left to the province and the feds.
Metro Vancouver woman ordered to return Bentley the dog to ex-boyfriend

Metro Vancouver woman ordered to return Bentley the dog to ex-boyfriend

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said Christina McInulty displayed an inability to put Bentley’s best interests above her own.
Opinion: International students face exploitation in Canada and abroad

Opinion: International students face exploitation in Canada and abroad

Recent reports that 700 international students and graduates could be deported from Canada reveal how the immigration system leaves them open to exploitation.
Northern B.C. MLA calls for end to health-care vaccine mandate

Northern B.C. MLA calls for end to health-care vaccine mandate

Conservative Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad called on the B.C. government to rehire unvaccinated health-care workers.
West Coast MP wants Ottawa to ban plastic foam causing a wave of pollution

West Coast MP wants Ottawa to ban plastic foam causing a wave of pollution

“It’s just so harmful to our beaches, fish in the ocean and to wildlife on the shores,” said B.C. NDP MP Rachel Blaney. 
Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

"Just because the mob boss's spouse isn't involved in illegal activity, doesn't mean they get to keep the house," said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.
Crafts, aliens and bugs: The Blissful Banshees are back with a new market

Crafts, aliens and bugs: The Blissful Banshees are back with a new market

Moth jewellery, hand-burnt wood coins and soaps called Daddy Issues — all on sale at this New West market
Burnaby Now, New West Record nominated for Ma Murray Community News Media Awards

Burnaby Now, New West Record nominated for Ma Murray Community News Media Awards

Abhinaya Natesh, Lauren Vanderdeen and Jennifer Gauthier are among B.C.'s best, as they're nominated for journalism awards at the BCYCNA Ma Murray Community News Media Awards.
You might be able to see the northern light in Metro Vancouver tonight

You might be able to see the northern light in Metro Vancouver tonight

There may be a green glow to behold.