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27 horses rescued from Lower Mainland property

27 horses rescued from Lower Mainland property

The B.C. SPCA is seeking homes and care for 27 horses that were seized during an animal cruelty investigation case in Langley. The horses were seized on Dec.15, 2018, from a Langley property.
27 horses rescued from Lower Mainland property in terrible condition

27 horses rescued from Lower Mainland property in terrible condition

The BC SPCA is seeking homes and care for 27 horses that were seized during an animal cruelty investigation case last month. The horses were in terrible condition when they were rescued on December 15, 2018 from a Langley property.
New Westminster Public Library prepares to close for renovation

New Westminster Public Library prepares to close for renovation

The New Westminster Public Library will be closing temporarily so renovations can be completed at the main branch. The library, located at 716 Sixth Ave., will be closed as of Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. for renovations.
Biggest supermoon of the year will brighten Vancouver skies next month

Biggest supermoon of the year will brighten Vancouver skies next month

While it won’t be a super blood wolf moon with a total lunar eclipse , February’s full moon will be the biggest supermoon of 2019. It takes place Feb.
New poll puts Liberals ahead of NDP in Nanaimo byelection

New poll puts Liberals ahead of NDP in Nanaimo byelection

A poll putting the Liberals ahead of the NDP by 13 points is heating up efforts to get the vote out for Wednesday’s provincial byelection in Nanaimo. “This is going to certainly animate the B.C.
Herbal products containing lead and mercury sold locally: BCCDC

Herbal products containing lead and mercury sold locally: BCCDC

The BC Centre for Disease Control has issued a warning about a series of herbal products that were found to be filled with lead and mercury. The BCCDC wants people to throw out anyproducts purchased from the A1 Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic Ltd.
Measles outbreak in Washington prompts health warning in B.C.

Measles outbreak in Washington prompts health warning in B.C.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning British Columbians to take precautions if they’re planning to travel to Washington state, where a state of emergency has been declared due to a measles outbreak in Clark County.
Somebody won a million smackeroos last night

Somebody won a million smackeroos last night

Nobody won the big one, but somebody still won big. No winning ticket was sold for the $24.3 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket holder in Quebec.

More students can apply for Lieutenant Governor's Medal

More students will now be eligible to apply for a post secondary award that recognizes contributions in support of inclusion, democracy and reconciliation, says the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
Here’s what’s on the agenda for next week’s New Westminster school board meeting

Here’s what’s on the agenda for next week’s New Westminster school board meeting

There’s a school board meeting on Tuesday, Jan.