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Is a rain garden on 8th Avenue in New West a hazard for motorists?

Is a rain garden on 8th Avenue in New West a hazard for motorists?

New Westminster resident tells council vehicles are driving up onto the curb to navigate a challenging turn radius on Eighth Avenue.
Fans offer 'negligible' cooling past 33 C, find Canadian scientists

Fans offer 'negligible' cooling past 33 C, find Canadian scientists

The results suggest some extreme heat guides recently circulated to the public — including one promoted in a Google Search feature — could be handing out potentially dangerous information. 
'Chill' marmot takes up residence in busy North Vancouver neighbourhood

'Chill' marmot takes up residence in busy North Vancouver neighbourhood

Neighbours of beloved 'Morty' the marmot hope to protect the friendly rodent from local pets.
B.C.'s 'steep increase' of debt results in credit downgrade

B.C.'s 'steep increase' of debt results in credit downgrade

S&P Global Ratings knocks B.C. government down a peg in its fiscal health credit rating, putting it on par with Alberta.
Vancouver firefighter deaths reach 34 from work-related cancer since 2017

Vancouver firefighter deaths reach 34 from work-related cancer since 2017

City council approves $2.8 million for chemical-free turnout gear to help reduce cancer risk.
What skill would the Canucks most want to steal from a teammate?

What skill would the Canucks most want to steal from a teammate?

Hughes' skating, Pettersson's vision, or Miller's shot? Which skill would the Canucks most want to incorporate into their own game?
They were in pre-production for 'The Elephant Man.' Then COVID hit

They were in pre-production for 'The Elephant Man.' Then COVID hit

Coquitlam-based Stage 43 remounts "The Elephant Man," a play postponed by the 2020 pandemic lockdowns, with actors from the Tri-Cities, New Westminster and Vancouver.
Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

UBC researcher finds heart patients who lived closer to green spaces had a 7% lower risk of mortality.
Firearms investigation in Delta leads to criminal charges

Firearms investigation in Delta leads to criminal charges

The CBSA opened the investigation in early April.
Metro Vancouver getting set to begin sewer project in New West park

Metro Vancouver getting set to begin sewer project in New West park

Sewer upgrade will impact access in parts of Glenbrook Ravine Park and could create noise for neighbours.