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BC Hydro customers pay billions for unneeded, lengthy power deals: minister

BC Hydro customers pay billions for unneeded, lengthy power deals: minister

A newly released report by the British Columbia government says BC Hydro customers will pay $16 billion over the next two decades because the Crown utility was pressured to sign long-term contracts with independent power producers.
Snow nightmare to continue Thursday afternoon

Snow nightmare to continue Thursday afternoon

The snow’s not over. Not by a longshot. Just as British Columbia's south coast digs out from a nasty winter storm that dumped more than a half-metre of snow in some areas, another snowfall warning has been issued for the region.
Column: The seat of love

Column: The seat of love

Hearts are ubiquitous leading up to Valentine's Day, but what's the meaning behind the symbol?
Renters could be forced out if aging New West condo is sold

Renters could be forced out if aging New West condo is sold

A 1984 strata building in need of costly repairs could be replaced by a new residential development in downtown New Westminster. Kinnaird Place, a 61-unit strata building at 65 First St.
Lobby group wants B.C. hospitals to ditch pay parking

Lobby group wants B.C. hospitals to ditch pay parking

Province’s health authorities raised $34.3 million from parking last year
New West is losing its police chief to the Transit Police

New West is losing its police chief to the Transit Police

Chief Const. Dave Jones is leaving after 37 years with the New Westminster Police Department
Suspect sought after child allegedly groped during Burnaby SkyTrain ride

Suspect sought after child allegedly groped during Burnaby SkyTrain ride

Transit Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an incident where a man allegedly groped a seven-year-old girl following lewd sexual remarks. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.
How to drive around a corner in the snow

How to drive around a corner in the snow

A driving lesson from Richmond firefighters
Metro Vancouver weather: It's going to feel like -9C tonight

Metro Vancouver weather: It's going to feel like -9C tonight

The temperature will drop to minus five tonight with a wind chill of minus nine
No new snow today, but Vancouver transit users will still face delays, detours in icy conditions

No new snow today, but Vancouver transit users will still face delays, detours in icy conditions

The snowfall warning has been lifted for Metro Vancouver, but the cold, wet and icy conditions left behind are still prompting TransLink to take extra precautions on several routes, including SkyTrain lines and buses.