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B.C. proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

B.C. proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

VICTORIA — The mother of a teenage girl who became the face of online extortion in Canada says she was emotional to hear that British Columbia is planning legal changes to protect those whose intimate photos are shared without their consent.
Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will appoint a new independent watchdog with a "wide mandate" to investigate foreign interference in Canada and recommend how to better respond to the challenge.
New West’s newest spot for cookies is a ‘ghost kitchen’

New West’s newest spot for cookies is a ‘ghost kitchen’

Contemporary Mexican eatery El Santo is now baking deep dish cookies on the side
TikTok investigated, restricted, but why not WeChat?

TikTok investigated, restricted, but why not WeChat?

One academic says WeChat raises greater concerns than TikTok, which faces limited bans in Canada
New leadership for Downtown New West BIA: Jesse Brown takes the helm

New leadership for Downtown New West BIA: Jesse Brown takes the helm

BIA welcomes “an established and trusted leader committed to advancing community engagement” for New Westminster
Letter: New West council needs to lead by example on climate change

Letter: New West council needs to lead by example on climate change

"Does council think we should ignore personal responsibility because one person can't make a difference? Tell that to Greta Thunberg."
Metro Vancouver resident brought 'peace and comfort' by $1M lotto win

Metro Vancouver resident brought 'peace and comfort' by $1M lotto win

She plans to buy her son a house
Cyclist dies after collision with dump truck driver in North Vancouver

Cyclist dies after collision with dump truck driver in North Vancouver

Police investigating cause of collision after North Van woman in her 40s succumbs to injuries
Maple Ridge homicide victim identified as 55-year-old resident

Maple Ridge homicide victim identified as 55-year-old resident

Homicide Investigators believe the death is suspicious and are asking for public's assistance.
Changes coming to Belmont Street parklet in uptown New West in 2023/2024

Changes coming to Belmont Street parklet in uptown New West in 2023/2024

Belmont Street parklet refresh is set to begin in 2023, but a $4.2-million makeover is planned for 2024.