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Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Record-warm temperatures covered almost 13 per cent of the world's surface in August, the most since the start of records, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Here’s where to slurp a hot bowl of soup in New West this fall

Here’s where to slurp a hot bowl of soup in New West this fall

End of summer sparks the search for some hearty broth. Here's where in New Westminster can you find a bowl.
B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says now is the time to move forward on implementing robust treatment programs for drug users.
U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

The man contacted hundreds of underage females, promising more social media followers.
Rumba Calzada kicks off new jazz concert season in New West

Rumba Calzada kicks off new jazz concert season in New West

The new Piva Presents: Jazz at the Anvil series starts Sept. 26.
Luxury townhouse tenant loses legal battle over inadequate wine cooler

Luxury townhouse tenant loses legal battle over inadequate wine cooler

A man who rented a West Vancouver townhouse for $5,700 per month argued the wine cooler wasn’t up to his standards.
Double homicide in Chilliwack being investigated, suspect arrested

Double homicide in Chilliwack being investigated, suspect arrested

Police are not releasing any details about the two deceased people.
Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

A May 2023 memo from BC Timber Sales gives direction for logging to proceed in certain old-growth forests where First Nations haven't responded or where road building elsewhere is deemed not economically feasible.
Let's dance: Step into friendship and fun at Century House in New West

Let's dance: Step into friendship and fun at Century House in New West

Century House invites seniors to swing into square dancing on Saturdays
B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.