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Driver caught 100 km/h over speed limit; police see rise in speeders

Driver caught 100 km/h over speed limit; police see rise in speeders

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP nabbed a driver going 100 kilometres an hour over the speed limit on Tuesday morning. Officers headed south on the Trans-Canada Highway near Cowichan Bay Road about 3:30 a.m.
You can view the International Space Station from Metro Vancouver tonight

You can view the International Space Station from Metro Vancouver tonight

Stargazers, rejoice!
Retro Terry Fox sneakers sell out in minutes ahead of first-time virtual run

Retro Terry Fox sneakers sell out in minutes ahead of first-time virtual run

The sale of the retro gear comes in the lead up to the first ever virtual race to be held on the 40th anniversary of the Marathon for Hope.
Man pulls knife on New West cops after banging on court house

Man pulls knife on New West cops after banging on court house

A suspect is in custody after pulling a knife on some New Westminster Police Department officers early Wednesday morning. NWPD responded to a report of a male banging on the court house windows in the 600 block of Carnarvon Street at 6:30 a.m.
Air travel might not return to normal until 2023: report

Air travel might not return to normal until 2023: report

Industry groups predict sweeping changes to air travel and recommend governments coordinate measures based on science to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Seaspan donates $600K to United Way

Seaspan donates $600K to United Way

One of the biggest companies on the North Shore has made a large donation to the United Way to help local neighbourhoods weather the pandemic storm.
New Westminster to crown its 150th May Queen – twice

New Westminster to crown its 150th May Queen – twice

May Day 2020 has been unlike any other in its 150-year history in New Westminster. There were no crowds or revels when F.W.
'Day of Action' pushing for universal sick leave in B.C.

'Day of Action' pushing for universal sick leave in B.C.

The BC Employment Standards Coalition in collaboration with the Retail Action Network has launched an online petition and Day of Action on Thursday, May 21, calling on the BC NDP government to legislate under the Employment Standards Act universal pa
Dress for Success aims to help pandemic-hit women

Dress for Success aims to help pandemic-hit women

Program provides help in accessing assistance, food, counselling
UPDATE: Canadian officials now recommend wearing non-medical face masks

UPDATE: Canadian officials now recommend wearing non-medical face masks

The directive comes as B.C. residents and businesses look to a re-open under the province’s Phase 2 easing of restrictions.