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Fraser Health wants to show you how to use naloxone

Fraser Health wants to show you how to use naloxone

Fraser Health is taking a unique step to try and reduce the number of fatal overdoses in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. On Monday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.
UPDATE: Air is clearing up for Burnaby, New West

UPDATE: Air is clearing up for Burnaby, New West

I'd like to write more about air quality this morning, I really would. I'd like to tell you that the cool breeze you felt this morning is probably actually starting to work, because your air quality is actually clearing up.
Breathe easier: Here's how to find a portable air cleaner that works for you

Breathe easier: Here's how to find a portable air cleaner that works for you

Until the air looks like that photo above again, chances are you’ll be grappling with how to deal with the air. Look no further. Vancouver Coastal Health has plenty of advice for people looking for ways to clean their indoor air.
Here's what the City of New Westminster says about renovictions

Here's what the City of New Westminster says about renovictions

The City of New Westminster wants the province to take action to address the angst that arises when tenants are kicked out of their homes during renovictions.
Two-minute video explains the new reality of B.C. wildfire season

Two-minute video explains the new reality of B.C. wildfire season

Last year saw a record 19 air quality advisories in Metro Vancouver. Currently, there are more than 500 wildfires burning across the province. Recent satellite images show B.C. smoke wafting as far as Ontario and the northern U.S.
Two longtime New West councillors set to retire

Two longtime New West councillors set to retire

Bill Harper and Lorrie Williams set to retire
Gofundme page started for New West man who drowned

Gofundme page started for New West man who drowned

A late-night dip in the Pitt River turned tragic last weekend when a 50-year-old New Westminster man went missing and is presumed drowned.
Man who stalked North Van woman for 20 years loses appeal

Man who stalked North Van woman for 20 years loses appeal

A man found guilty of stalking a North Vancouver woman has failed in his appeal to have his conviction and sentence tossed out.
Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake that hit nearly 300 kilometres off the south-central coast of Oregon early this morning was strong enough to be felt in British Columbia.
New West air still high risk - but could change be coming?

New West air still high risk - but could change be coming?

Yes, New Westminster, your air still sucks. That's the scientific verdict from this morning's sunrise, as a bright red orb rose through the haze over the Fraser River.