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TransLink honours veterans with special Compass Cards

TransLink honours veterans with special Compass Cards

This Remembrance Day marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. To honour this important anniversary, TransLink has come up with some seriously cool and powerful Compass Cards that will raise money for a worthy cause.
Police have arrested the man who lost it over an ‘Iced Capp’ at a New West Tim Hortons

Police have arrested the man who lost it over an ‘Iced Capp’ at a New West Tim Hortons

The man seen on surveillance footage flipping out at a Tim Hortons in New Westminster in September is now facing criminal charges. Alan Sam Deguillaume was arrested on Oct. 15 in Powell River, according to New Westminster Police.
How to get a free reusable festive red cup at Starbucks

How to get a free reusable festive red cup at Starbucks

Starbucks is getting into full festive mode with the return of their holiday drink lineup
B.C. post-secondary sector sets out cannabis policies

B.C. post-secondary sector sets out cannabis policies

Schools scramble to enact campus rules, but are slow to add cannabis to curriculums
This is the whopping amount penalties will jump tomorrow for terrible drivers

This is the whopping amount penalties will jump tomorrow for terrible drivers

Tomorrow is the day that increased penalties come into effect for drivers for excessive speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving and other violations.
Halloween comes to BC Children’s Hospital (PHOTOS)

Halloween comes to BC Children’s Hospital (PHOTOS)

BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s held its annual Halloween trick-or-treat event for patients and their families Wednesday afternoon.
Six tips to keep kids safe this Halloween

Six tips to keep kids safe this Halloween

Ditch the mask, stick together and carry a flashlight
This is where you can recycle your Halloween candy wrappers in New West

This is where you can recycle your Halloween candy wrappers in New West

London Drugs in New Westminster have launched the first-ever Halloween candy wrapper recycling drive in B.C.
Video: SPCA shares tips to keep your furry friend safe this Halloween

Video: SPCA shares tips to keep your furry friend safe this Halloween

Halloween may be the source of many fun celebrations, but for pets, the day can be particularly stressful. To help your furry companion deal with fireworks, constant bell ringing and confusing costumes, the BC SPCA has several recommendations.
Giant Chucky the pumpkin, all 680 demented kilograms, is ready to greet you

Giant Chucky the pumpkin, all 680 demented kilograms, is ready to greet you

Trick-or-treaters on Dunn Avenue in Saanich can get up-close today to the oversized demented face of Chucky carved into a giant pumpkin. Chucky is the creepy character existing inside a doll, from the Child’s Play horror movie franchise.