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Protesters plan blockade at Commercial and Broadway in Vancouver today

Protesters plan blockade at Commercial and Broadway in Vancouver today

Pipeline protesters plan to block off the intersection of Broadway and Commercial Drive early Wednesday evening.
You can get fined $109 for driving with a dog on your lap

You can get fined $109 for driving with a dog on your lap

While Fido's favourite spot might be your lap, you should ensure that he rides shotgun when you're on the road. On Feb. 18, B.C. RMCP Traffic tweeted that a, "driver's control/view while driving mustn't be obstructed by pets/people while driving.
Coronavirus update: B.C.'s first case out of isolation

Coronavirus update: B.C.'s first case out of isolation

B.C.'s first case of coronavirus has been released from isolation in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, which includes Richmond. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.
Group urges New West to add more public toilets

Group urges New West to add more public toilets

When you gotta go you gotta go. But what do you do when there’s nowhere to go? That’s the basis for a new petition, spearheaded by the Peer Network, urging the city to install publicly accessible washrooms in New Westminster.
Fire chief receives honorary degree from Justice Institute

Fire chief receives honorary degree from Justice Institute

New Westminster’s fire chief is being honoured for his contributions to public safety.
New West condo owners launch petition in response to insurance crisis

New West condo owners launch petition in response to insurance crisis

Soaring insurance premiums are causing panic among some condo owners.
Metro Vancouver wants you to 'think thrice' before tossing old clothes

Metro Vancouver wants you to 'think thrice' before tossing old clothes

Metro Vancouver is encouraging residents to “think thrice” before tossing that ugly blouse, ripped jeans or socks with holes into the garbage.
'Urgent' repair work means periodic Pattullo Bridge entrance closures

'Urgent' repair work means periodic Pattullo Bridge entrance closures

Drivers in New Westminster are being warned about the closure of a key bridge entrance due to infrastructure work. The Metro Vancouver road work Twitter account says that “urgent” sewer repair work is underway this week.
Vancouver’s Trump Tower tops police calls to hotels

Vancouver’s Trump Tower tops police calls to hotels

Fights, demonstrations, suspicious persons and disturbances trump other calls
Eight things you need to know about B.C.’s 2020 budget

Eight things you need to know about B.C.’s 2020 budget

From new taxes to economic estimates, here are eight highlights from the NDP’s third budget