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Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes a risk of a thunderstorm and showers after a long stretch of warm, record-breaking temperatures.
A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

Stargazers will have the opportunity to see one of the year’s most magical meteor showers this spring in Vancouver. The Lyrid meteor shower takes place in the Lower Mainland from April 16 to 25, but it will peak on April 23.
UPDATE: Emergency Response Team called in to assist with police incident in New Westminster

UPDATE: Emergency Response Team called in to assist with police incident in New Westminster

A tank-like vehicle rolled in to Sapperton Monday afternoon after police received reports of a man with a firearm. Tri-City News reporter Diane Strandberg was in the area around 1 p.m.
Society launches 'toxic stops here' ad campaign in local bus shelters

Society launches 'toxic stops here' ad campaign in local bus shelters

A local charity is launching an awareness campaign targeting toxic masculinity. Children of the Street Society has ads going up in bus shelters across Metro Vancouver.
Meet the Vancouverite poised to lead B.C.’s 43,000 teachers

Meet the Vancouverite poised to lead B.C.’s 43,000 teachers

BC Teachers’ Federation president-elect Teri Mooring takes over her new position in June.
New West residents asked to report bats waking up from winter slumber

New West residents asked to report bats waking up from winter slumber

If the spring weather makes you feel like going outside, you are not alone. Warm temperatures mean that bats are becoming active after a winter of hibernation and the BC Community Bat Program wants you to keep your eyes open for bat activity.
Why this 1980 Ford van was a fan favourite at the Vancouver International Auto Show (PHOTOS)

Why this 1980 Ford van was a fan favourite at the Vancouver International Auto Show (PHOTOS)

Amid the latest high-powered models, innovative eco-friendly whips, and something called the “Hoonicorn,” it was a 1980 Ford Econoline van that stole the show at this year’s Vancouver International Auto Show .
Someone won $5 million. Boom!

Someone won $5 million. Boom!

What kind of a home would $5 million get you in Burnaby? How about Vancouver? Not as much as you’d hope, but that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t welcome it. A single ticket claimed the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.
Dashcam footage shows Bentley speeding in wrong direction on B.C. highway (VIDEO)

Dashcam footage shows Bentley speeding in wrong direction on B.C. highway (VIDEO)

A Bentley was filmed speeding the wrong direction down the Coquihalla Highway
Monster Energy drink recalled due to possible glass fragments

Monster Energy drink recalled due to possible glass fragments

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Caffe Monster Salted Caramel Energy Drink could contain glass fragments