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B.C. voters will choose a voting system for provincial elections this fall

B.C. voters will choose a voting system for provincial elections this fall

This fall, British Columbians will vote on what voting system we should use for provincial elections. The province is holding a referendum on electoral reform between Oct. 22 and Nov. 30, 2018. Voters will be asked two questions.
Police release images of Thanksgiving tire-slashing spree in Burnaby, New Westminster

Police release images of Thanksgiving tire-slashing spree in Burnaby, New Westminster

Burnaby RCMP have released images of suspects in a Thanksgiving tire-slashing spree that left 105 vehicles with flat tires Monday.
The Surrey teacher who died in a crash last week was a New Westminster resident

The Surrey teacher who died in a crash last week was a New Westminster resident

A Surrey math teacher who lived in New Westminster is dead after a crash last week. The collision happened on Friday, Oct. 5 at about 3:35 p.m.
UPDATE: Some of 54-40's guitars have been found by New West police

UPDATE: Some of 54-40's guitars have been found by New West police

The investigation continues into the case of a Canadian rock band’s stolen guitars.
National Fire Prevention Week encourages looking, listening and learning

National Fire Prevention Week encourages looking, listening and learning

Look, listen and learn. That’s the message being put forward for National Fire Prevention Week, running Oct. 7-13, with fire departments across Canada and the U.S. working to raise awareness about the dangers of fire and how to prevent it.
Photos: This has to be one of the cutest seal releases in Metro Vancouver yet

Photos: This has to be one of the cutest seal releases in Metro Vancouver yet

Rescued seals Bubblegum and Blue Moon were reunited as they reentered the wild
Why there's a network of tunnels for frogs under B.C. highways

Why there's a network of tunnels for frogs under B.C. highways

We spoke to Dr. Darcy C. Henderson from Environment and Climate Change Canada to find out...
No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot. However, there were also 40 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, and 14 of them were won. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on Oct.
New petition condemns birth tourism

New petition condemns birth tourism

Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido introduced a petition condemning the practice of birth tourism in the House of Commons Friday.
Emergency kitten alert: 111 cats handed to B.C. SPCA shelter

Emergency kitten alert: 111 cats handed to B.C. SPCA shelter

The branch needs to raise funds to provide each of the kitties with medical attention and rehabilitation