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TransLink asks mayors to push for green transit

TransLink asks mayors to push for green transit

TransLink is asking for the Mayors’ Council for support to move toward 100-per-cent green public transit. The Low Carbon Fleet Strategy aims to convert all buses to zero-emission technology by 2050.
Public inquiry into money laundering launched

Public inquiry into money laundering launched

A public inquiry into money laundering launches on Monday with participants including Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, which owns and operates River Rock Casino. The consequences of money laundering in B.C.
Forty new child-care spaces at Queensborough Middle School

Forty new child-care spaces at Queensborough Middle School

Kids Borough a collaboration between the city and school district.
CLEAN DRIVING: These tips will help you choose between hybrids, EVs and PHEVs

CLEAN DRIVING: These tips will help you choose between hybrids, EVs and PHEVs

The first man to break the sound barrier, General Chuck Yeager, is 96 years old and very active on Twitter.
Coronavirus latest: 7th case revealed in B.C.

Coronavirus latest: 7th case revealed in B.C.

Latest case, a man in his 40s, was in close contact with last week's sixth diagnosis
New West police 'increasingly concerned' about missing woman

New West police 'increasingly concerned' about missing woman

The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Moneca Remillard. Remillard was last seen at approximately 9:40 am on February 19 th , near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.
B.C. deploys pilot project to track coronavirus spread

B.C. deploys pilot project to track coronavirus spread

Program using genomics tech expected to be up and running in a matter of weeks to help track the spread of novel coronavirus in B.C.
COVID-19: B.C. has completed 'significant amount' of tests, says health minister

COVID-19: B.C. has completed 'significant amount' of tests, says health minister

While Canada is preparing for the possibility of a more widespread outbreak, health officials say risk to Canadians remains low
Features, faults of no-fault car insurance

Features, faults of no-fault car insurance

New ICBC regime increases care costs, but cuts drivers’ ability to sue for pain and suffering
Metro Vancouver landlord ordered to pay $11K for pressuring new mother to move

Metro Vancouver landlord ordered to pay $11K for pressuring new mother to move

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a Lower Mainland landlord to pay $11,000 to a family she pressured to move out after they had a baby. In a decision dated Feb.