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'Night rave' event in Surrey on COVID-19 public exposures list

'Night rave' event in Surrey on COVID-19 public exposures list

A recent multi-day event in Surrey's Whalley area has been added to Fraser Health's list of potential COVID-19 public exposure locations.
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Donations needed to fill back-to-school tech gaps

Donations needed to fill back-to-school tech gaps

With school set to resume in a few short weeks, one business is lending a hand to students across the province who don’t have reliable access to computers, laptops or the internet at home.
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Drive-through New West food drive hits 1-ton mark

Drive-through New West food drive hits 1-ton mark

New Westminster residents came together Saturday to collect more than one ton on food for local food bank hubs.
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Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year – many of which were seized in Metro Vancouver, the provincial government said Saturday.
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Petition to legalize natural psychedelic drugs in Canada signed 13,000 times

Petition to legalize natural psychedelic drugs in Canada signed 13,000 times

"In the midst of an overdose crisis, accompanied by the causes of trauma, anxiety and depression, a wider range of treatment modalities, including those informed by ancient and indigenous knowledge, are urgently needed."
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Avoid all onions of unknown origin amid widening salmonella outbreak, says Health Canada

Avoid all onions of unknown origin amid widening salmonella outbreak, says Health Canada

The number of cases have climbed to 239 illnesses, up 119 since Aug. 1.
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PNE Fair reveals details for its unique 2020 'Drive-Thru Experience'

PNE Fair reveals details for its unique 2020 'Drive-Thru Experience'

The 2020 Fair at the PNE is going to be one like none other in its history
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How will schools keep kids safe? Here are some of B.C.'s strategies

How will schools keep kids safe? Here are some of B.C.'s strategies

How will schools keep my children safe? Parents around British Columbia are still waiting for full details about what the return to class will look like for their own children.
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Fever? Cough? Daily health checks will be required for all B.C. students in September

Fever? Cough? Daily health checks will be required for all B.C. students in September

Any students or staff members showing COVID-19-like symptoms will be required to stay home
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New West tours being led Saturday at site where pipeline will run

New West tours being led Saturday at site where pipeline will run

Indigenous leaders and environmental groups will be leading tours on Saturday along the Brunette River in New Westminster where Trans Mountain plans to run through.
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