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Douglas College announces $4 million library renovation project

Douglas College announces $4 million library renovation project

The library at Douglas College’s New Westminster campus is about to get a $4 million facelift.
This company has unleashed a line of stylish furniture for cats

This company has unleashed a line of stylish furniture for cats

“Cat furniture helps cats be happy.” It’s a bold claim, but a quick glance through Vancouver-based Tuft + Paw’s inventive and engaging selection of kitty beds, perches and posts showcase a variety of ways to keep feline companions purring.
Tessa Virtue wants girls to know they can be anything they put their mind to

Tessa Virtue wants girls to know they can be anything they put their mind to

As part of its 60th anniversary, Barbie chose Virtue to represent Canada in its 'shero' series
Three New Westminster schools get provincial funding for improvement projects

Three New Westminster schools get provincial funding for improvement projects

The New Westminster school district has received more than $1.5 million in provincial funding to perform upgrades to three schools this year.
‘Labour markets didn't get the memo’ — B.C. adds 3,600 jobs in February

‘Labour markets didn't get the memo’ — B.C. adds 3,600 jobs in February

B.C. unemployment rate remains lowest in Canada
Goodbye, snowstorm: Vancouver forecast calls for sunshine all weekend

Goodbye, snowstorm: Vancouver forecast calls for sunshine all weekend

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for fairly diverse weather on Friday, March 8 after it originally called for sunny, clear skies.
From horse defamation to rogue raccoons, these Animal Law experts have seen it all

From horse defamation to rogue raccoons, these Animal Law experts have seen it all

Vancouver legal eagles bring expertise to UBC in September
Governor General of Canada touring New Westminster on Friday

Governor General of Canada touring New Westminster on Friday

New Westminster is getting a special tomorrow (Friday) as Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will spend several hours touring the city, seeing some of its programs in action and speaking at a women’s symposium.
Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Female scientists, crew on ship in Gulf of Alaska wish women of the world a happy International Women’s Day
David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

The most recognizable advocate for the environment in this country is calling on Canadian youth to change the political agenda and force action on the issue of climate change.