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Vancouver has already received more than twice the average rainfall for September

Vancouver has already received more than twice the average rainfall for September

If you felt like fall came unseasonably early in the Lower Mainland, you aren’t alone. While Metro Vancouver experienced a relatively warm, sunny August, September rain fell in buckets — and almost from the start of the month. And while Sept.
New West cops out in full force, keeping eyes out for distracted drivers

New West cops out in full force, keeping eyes out for distracted drivers

Police are out enforcing distracted driving laws in full force this month in a partnership between ICBC and the New Westminster Police Department.
New West police confirm Stewardson Way crash was fatal

New West police confirm Stewardson Way crash was fatal

The New Westminster Police Department has confirmed that a serious crash on Saturday was fatal for a motorcycle rider. Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a van in the 1600-block of Stewardson Way at around 3:45 p.m.
This New West resident will serve on the National Advisory Council on Poverty

This New West resident will serve on the National Advisory Council on Poverty

Shawn Bayes, longtime executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, is one of 10 people selected to help steer the federal government's work on poverty reduction
New West students kick off reconciliation week with talk on Orange Shirt Day’s origins

New West students kick off reconciliation week with talk on Orange Shirt Day’s origins

When Phyllis Webstad was a young child growing up on a Secwépemc reserve, she says she often felt alone while her siblings went off to residential school – she was even excited for her turn to attend, a group of New Westminster students heard.
Crash closed Stewardson Way in New West

Crash closed Stewardson Way in New West

Emergency crews responded to a crash in the 1600-block of Stewardson Way on Saturday, the New West Police Department said in a tweet. The crash closed the road east of the Queensborough Bridge from around 4 p.m. to midnight, police added.
Marine heatwave could mean a warmer-than-usual start to winter

Marine heatwave could mean a warmer-than-usual start to winter

Meteorologists tracking expanse of warm water reminiscent of 2014's 'the Blob'
VIDEO: Grizzly bear fight caught on camera in Northern B.C.

VIDEO: Grizzly bear fight caught on camera in Northern B.C.

A wild scene was recently caught on camera in Northern B.C. Cari McGillivray was driving on Highway 37A between Stewart B.C. and the Meziadin Junction when she came upon two grizzly bears who clearly were having some type of disagreement.
More money for parks needed, Metro Van says

More money for parks needed, Metro Van says

Growing the regional parks system requires an increase in park acquisition levy, $4 hike next year to be considered in Metro Van budget
Dazzling full 'hunter' moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Dazzling full 'hunter' moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Last month, the Lower Mainland was treated to a rare treat: a breathtaking full harvest moon on Friday the 13th .