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Condo dwellers less likely to survive a heart attack: poll

Condo dwellers less likely to survive a heart attack: poll

People who live in condos and apartments have an extremely low rate of survival after sudden cardiac arrest.
Ditch the switch — it’s high time to stay on daylight savings

Ditch the switch — it’s high time to stay on daylight savings

Research shows more crime, accidents linked to changing clocks twice yearly
Suspect vehicle in Burnaby hit-and-run reported stolen in New Westminster

Suspect vehicle in Burnaby hit-and-run reported stolen in New Westminster

No police dogs injured in the crash involving two members of the police dog service.
Do you have ideas on how to liven up downtown New Westminster?

Do you have ideas on how to liven up downtown New Westminster?

If you’ve got an idea on how to liven up public spaces in downtown New Westminster, now is a good time to make it happen.
Most of us are too blinded by dollar signs to recognize fraud

Most of us are too blinded by dollar signs to recognize fraud

Fewer than half of British Columbians recognize all of the warning signs of investment fraud, according to a new study commissioned by the British Columbia Securities Commission.
Starbucks debuts Sesame Tea Latte in Canada

Starbucks debuts Sesame Tea Latte in Canada

Even if coffee isn’t your thing, Starbucks hates to leave anyone thirsty, which is why the multinational chain has been focused on expanding their beverage lineup in recent years.
Living Green: Polluting tankers a dirty big secret

Living Green: Polluting tankers a dirty big secret

A staggering 60,000 vessels constantly sail the world’s shipping lanes, lighting up our watery planet like a live circuit board.
Nearly half of Canadians prefer to travel 8 hours or more for a family vacation

Nearly half of Canadians prefer to travel 8 hours or more for a family vacation

Expedia has released their 2019 Family Travel Report that looks at travel habits of Canadian families with children ranging from toddlers, to pre-teens to teenagers. The report surveyed 1503 Canadian parents between Feb. 8 – 13 using an online panel.
Fraudster nets more jail time for violating securities ban

Fraudster nets more jail time for violating securities ban

A man was sentenced Feb. 28 in Surrey Provincial Court to three months in prison for violating a permanent ban on capital market activities. Rui Armando Figueiredo (a.k.a.
What a time to be alive: You can now get poutine made with Kool-Aid in Vancouver

What a time to be alive: You can now get poutine made with Kool-Aid in Vancouver

If you’re running a multi-national fast food poutine chain rooted in ’80s nostalgia, a larger-than-life pitcher of a sugary, fruity beverage is bound to crash through a brick wall at some point, and merge with your Quebecois-inspired loaded fries.