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Canadian prosecutor argues Huawei CFO is a flight risk, bail hearing continues Monday

Canadian prosecutor argues Huawei CFO is a flight risk, bail hearing continues Monday

Wan Zhou Meng was arrested in YVR airport in Richmond on Saturday and faces extradition to the United States for alleged fraud
New Westminster wants to work on poverty-reduction with province

New Westminster wants to work on poverty-reduction with province

New Westminster wants the province to use its ABCs to tackle poverty. City council has endorsed the B.C.
Carbon monoxide poisonings in B.C. prompt warning about detectors

Carbon monoxide poisonings in B.C. prompt warning about detectors

A senior paramedic in British Columbia is encouraging homeowners to buy carbon monoxide detectors and inspect their appliances following a spike in poisonings in the past week. Leon Baranowski, paramedic practice leader with B.C.
Experts offer advice to avoid being scammed

Experts offer advice to avoid being scammed

Fraud happens in many different and ingenious ways. It’s through cyberattacks on our computers and emails, through our bank accounts and our cell phones. No one is immune from being targeted and it’s only going to get worse.
Townhouse project proposed in New Westminster's West End

Townhouse project proposed in New Westminster's West End

A 22-unit townhouse development is being proposed in the West End. The city has received a rezoning and development permit application from a proponent hoping to build 22 two- and three-storey townhouses in four buildings at 1209 to 1217 Eighth Ave.
Jack Knox: Man in pain can’t get medication because of war on opioids

Jack Knox: Man in pain can’t get medication because of war on opioids

Somewhere at the intersection of the opioid crisis and the doctor shortage, Ron Schlosberg became an accident victim again. The 75-year-old Victoria man has been using pain medication for close to 20 years.
Blog: Coyote season is here

Blog: Coyote season is here

Now that winter is almost upon us, people can expect to see more coyotes in the coming months. This is the time when coyote’s parents give their young ones the boot and expect them to forage for themselves.
TransLink board just voted to finally move ahead on adding washrooms

TransLink board just voted to finally move ahead on adding washrooms

“Washrooms, here we come.” That was what TransLink board chair Lorraine Cunningham said at today’s open board meeting as members voted to move forward with a plan to “increase the availability of customer washrooms along the regional transit system.
1,000 pairs of shoes placed on Vancouver Art Gallery steps for murdered women (PHOTOS)

1,000 pairs of shoes placed on Vancouver Art Gallery steps for murdered women (PHOTOS)

Memorial recognizes murdered women in B.C.
Chill Vancouver could see snow Friday night and Saturday

Chill Vancouver could see snow Friday night and Saturday

The Vancouver weather forecast called for a 60 per cent chance of flurries on Saturday, Dec. 8 ; however, Environment Canada is now calling for a chance of snow on Friday night, too. Beginning on Thursday, Dec.