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Shorter wait times coming to two bus routes in New Westminster

Shorter wait times coming to two bus routes in New Westminster

TransLink’s spring service changes mean more frequent service to two New West bus routes.
How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

Lightning-caused wildfires only accounted for 59% of Canada's 6,700 ignitions in 2023, but led to about 90% of the area burned, according to a pre-print study.
I Watched This Game: Canucks lack Midas touch vs Golden Knights

I Watched This Game: Canucks lack Midas touch vs Golden Knights

"I just thought we were a little light everywhere," said Canucks coach Rick Tocchet after a lopsided loss to the Golden Knights.
B.C. e-bike lithium battery company denies fatal fire liability

B.C. e-bike lithium battery company denies fatal fire liability

"Jets of flaming gas venting from the tops of cells in the e-bike battery turned each into a tiny, unguided metal rocket," the lawsuit said.
Vancouver man loses RV to fire near CRAB Park encampment

Vancouver man loses RV to fire near CRAB Park encampment

Owner of recreational vehicle: "It should never have happened."
Youth police academy returns to New West this summer

Youth police academy returns to New West this summer

New Westminster Police Department offers “immersive policing experience” in its quest to connect with youths.
B.C. judge upholds sentence in Richmond assault involving 'unusual dance'

B.C. judge upholds sentence in Richmond assault involving 'unusual dance'

Feng Han, who kicked in a man's door and held a meat cleaver to his throat, has taken "substantial steps" since the incident "to better understand his emotional triggers."
Attention-loving elephant seal returns to moult on the Gorge

Attention-loving elephant seal returns to moult on the Gorge

Emerson is attracting the usual crowd of onlookers, prompting officials to put up temporary fencing around him
A B.C. landlord asked for double the rent and then tried to kick out their tenant

A B.C. landlord asked for double the rent and then tried to kick out their tenant

The tenant said the landlord's notice came just one month after a jaw-dropping rental increase request.
New West police officer nabs a backpack thief within hours of the theft

New West police officer nabs a backpack thief within hours of the theft

While a Douglas College student was practising piano, a thief stole a valuable backpack containing thousands of dollars of electronics.