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NEB suggests noise reduction for vessels in B.C.'s Salish Sea

NEB suggests noise reduction for vessels in B.C.'s Salish Sea

A reconsidered National Energy Board report endorsing the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline suggests potential limits on whale-watching boats and noise reduction efforts for ferries that ply British Columbia's Salish Sea.
YVR Airport to have 20 new food and drink options by 2020

YVR Airport to have 20 new food and drink options by 2020

Vancouver International Airport has revealed plans to seriously up their food and beverage game
New Westminster surveys residents on 2018 civic election

New Westminster surveys residents on 2018 civic election

Do you have thoughts on the 2018 civic election? If so, the City of New Westminster would like to hear from you.
Former WestJet employee closer to class action suit against airline

Former WestJet employee closer to class action suit against airline

A former flight attendant is getting ready to take the next steps in a class-action lawsuit against WestJet after the airline lost its appeal asking for the case to be thrown out.
You can help name this adorable killer whale calf in B.C. waters

You can help name this adorable killer whale calf in B.C. waters

A resident killer whale calf needs a new name and you can be part of the selection process. The two-year-old calf, currently known as A116, is the second offspring of Springer (A37).
Legislature officers’ work trips served as ‘holidays,’ Speaker says; committee OKs probe

Legislature officers’ work trips served as ‘holidays,’ Speaker says; committee OKs probe

New report by Speaker Darryl Plecas casts doubt on explanations from clerk, sergeant-at-arms
Richmond mom wants end to Pink Shirt Day

Richmond mom wants end to Pink Shirt Day

Eréndira Torres Piña has branded the anti-bullying day a joke, after the boy who allegedly bullied her two sons turned up at school in a pink T-shirt.
Snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver for Friday

Snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver for Friday

Canada’s weather agency says 5 to 10 cm of snowfall is expected across the Metro Vancouver region
Stop using shock collars because they're cruel and don't work: BC SPCA

Stop using shock collars because they're cruel and don't work: BC SPCA

The BC SPCA is asking dog owners to stop using shock collars - also known as electronic or e-collars - as a training tool for their pet.
'Ice avalanche' leads to close call for backcountry hikers

'Ice avalanche' leads to close call for backcountry hikers

Allure of Instagram posts putting photo seekers into dangerous situations