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Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

What happened: Rogers Arena will test technology to better detect weapons on visitors. Why it matters: Vendor says technology will be less intrusive than airport experience.
Is your craft beer vegan?

Is your craft beer vegan?

While many young British Columbians have adopted a plant-based diet, they may be unaware that many craft beers aren’t vegan-friendly
Study shows progression of multiple sclerosis linked to lifestyle factors, income

Study shows progression of multiple sclerosis linked to lifestyle factors, income

She couldn’t even walk herself down the block, let alone take a stroll with her kids.
Signal timing on New Westminster's radar

Signal timing on New Westminster's radar

Ask City Hall
Round 2: 10 bizarre things you can buy on Craigslist Vancouver right now

Round 2: 10 bizarre things you can buy on Craigslist Vancouver right now

Have a look at some of the eccentric Lower Mainland offerings currently for sale...
Luxury high-rise condos are ‘guzzling electricity,’ says BC Hydro

Luxury high-rise condos are ‘guzzling electricity,’ says BC Hydro

High-end condos haven’t just put affordability out of reach for most people – they’re also pigs when it comes to electricity. That’s according to a BC Hydro report release today (Friday).
BC Ferries changes timing of extra Easter sailings

BC Ferries changes timing of extra Easter sailings

With the Queen of Surrey still out of service following a March 26 accident at Langdale, BC Ferries has been re-jigging the Route 3 schedule. The company posted a new schedule for the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route on April 5.
Gas prices climb to another record high in Metro Vancouver

Gas prices climb to another record high in Metro Vancouver

Fuel costs have risen once again in Metro Vancouver, breaking records that were just set late last week. Prices at some Richmond stations were listed at 168.
Les Leyne: Quarreling dental group could spark revamp of health care oversight

Les Leyne: Quarreling dental group could spark revamp of health care oversight

One dysfunctional health-care regulatory body — the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. — is likely going to prompt a revamp of the entire Health Care Professions Act.
Public hearings on New West cannabis shops delayed

Public hearings on New West cannabis shops delayed

The timing of public hearings for cannabis shops in New West is being pushed back while the City of New Westminster awaits information from the province.