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B.C. Ferries closing Duke Point terminal for one weekend this month

B.C. Ferries closing Duke Point terminal for one weekend this month

Travellers heading to and from Vancouver Island via ferry later this month will find a weekend where things are not operating as usual. B.C. Ferries announced Jan.
Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Who knew saving animals could be so sweet? The most delicious week of the year - the BC SPCA’s Treat Week - is almost here.
Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island is regularly featured in documentaries and “top 10” lists that discuss Metro Vancouver’s best tourism attractions.
Here’s what happening at the New Westminster school board meeting this week

Here’s what happening at the New Westminster school board meeting this week

Kids are back in class and the New Westminster school board is ready to get back to work. Tomorrow night trustees return to the board table for an education policy and planning committee meeting, the first meeting of 2019.
Metro Vancouver forecast calls for snow in parts of the region tomorrow

Metro Vancouver forecast calls for snow in parts of the region tomorrow

While it is sunny in the city today, the Vancouver weather forecast is calling for freezing rain and snow tomorrow, Jan. 8.
Buckle up for wild ride as teachers and province bargain over student funding

Buckle up for wild ride as teachers and province bargain over student funding

How province funds students with special needs remains contentious
TransLink looking to bundle transit with bike and car share

TransLink looking to bundle transit with bike and car share

The transit authority of Metro Vancouver is looking at bundling services such as buses, SkyTrain, car share and bike share into one “seamless” package.
Playland’s iconic wooden roller coaster named one of the best in the world

Playland’s iconic wooden roller coaster named one of the best in the world

It is one of the most iconic rides at Playland , and it’s getting world recognition on an international voter poll.
Province recognizes excellent educators

Province recognizes excellent educators

Outstanding educators will be recognized by the province of B.C. – nominations are open for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education.
Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

Speculation a 2019 B.C. election is rampant because of the fragility of the NDP-Green alliance that forms the current government. Don’t bet on it.