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Province releases wildfire, flood action plan

Province releases wildfire, flood action plan

The province says it’s making progress on the 108 recommendations from the independent review of the 2017 wildfire and flood seasons, including more cooperation with First Nations, but recommendations that could see more resources for local fire depa
New West-Burnaby MP backs 'powerful' human rights bill

New West-Burnaby MP backs 'powerful' human rights bill

A human rights bill put forward by New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian could have far-reaching implications for Canadian companies that allow abuses to take place under their watch.
Check out this futuristic bike rack

Check out this futuristic bike rack

Richmond is going to be the first in Canada to have an automated bike storage system when the new Minoru Centre for Active Living opens.
Why this 25-year-old decided to be an egg farmer in B.C.

Why this 25-year-old decided to be an egg farmer in B.C.

Meet the millennial farmer... they can control their barns with their phones (if they need to)
Don’t fear the near beer: The Growler’s guide to non-alcoholic beer

Don’t fear the near beer: The Growler’s guide to non-alcoholic beer

I think we can all agree that beer is awesome, otherwise why would you be reading this right now. However, there are times when you might want something to drink without any alcohol in it.
Super bright meteor shower to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies this weekend

Super bright meteor shower to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies this weekend

The Leonid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend in Metro Vancouver skies, and the weather forecast is predicting clear, sunny skies all weekend long. What’s more, this meteor shower promises a spectacular display.
B.C. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes

B.C. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes

On the busy Remembrance Day long weekend there was one Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay ferry sailing that had 50 unredeemed reservations. It’s one of the reasons why B.C.
BC Hydro: climate change causes severe storms, massive power outages

BC Hydro: climate change causes severe storms, massive power outages

BC Hydro is reporting that the number of storm events it has responded to has tripled over the past five years. What’s more, the crown corporation stated that the storms are becoming more “frequent and severe.
Trip to New Foundland after lottery win

Trip to New Foundland after lottery win

Whole family will be visiting mom after Power wins $500,000
Here's the latest on the New Westminster skate park project

Here's the latest on the New Westminster skate park project

A new skate park in Queen’s Park is starting to take shape and aiming to open by the end of the year.