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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.
Aussies living in Vancouver say they prefer Canadian lifestyle to Down Under

Aussies living in Vancouver say they prefer Canadian lifestyle to Down Under

Aussies say they "have no intention of returning to Australia, the lifestyle is just far better here"
Feds recall chicken nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination

Feds recall chicken nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of Crisp & Delicious brand Chicken Breast Nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination. The uncooked breaded chicken pieces were sold in 1.
Lotto Max jackpot takes another giant leap forward

Lotto Max jackpot takes another giant leap forward

After a couple of big jackpots, things have gone cold for Lott Max. But that just means the jackpot is growing. No winning ticket was sold for the $17.4 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on Feb.