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Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

VANCOUVER — Police say a hiker has died after becoming separated from a friend during a hike in North Vancouver. North Vancouver RCMP say two friends were hiking in the area of Mt. Fromme on Friday when they became separated.
Bear carcass found on gravel road in Squamish

Bear carcass found on gravel road in Squamish

COS says while it is legal bear hunting season, it was a 'poor ethical choice' to dump it on the road.
Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

VANCOUVER — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on an acute care unit at Richmond Hospital. The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says seven patients on the acute care for the elderly unit tested positive for the virus.
Luxury car seized in Burnaby because of all the cocaine in thug’s man purse

Luxury car seized in Burnaby because of all the cocaine in thug’s man purse

A routine traffic stop turned up a lot
What will it take to halt old-growth logging in B.C.?

What will it take to halt old-growth logging in B.C.?

British Columbia's old-growth trees are major carbon sinks and pillars of a vibrant forest ecosystem. But as the province struggles to achieve its emission targets, only 3% of the big trees are left in B.C. — has the Squamish Nation found a solution?
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Richmond Hospital after patients test positive

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Richmond Hospital after patients test positive

Vancouver Coastal Health confirmed the outbreak Friday night
Vancouver Coastal Health appears to not offer asymptomatic COVID-19 tests despite B.C. top doc’s endorsement

Vancouver Coastal Health appears to not offer asymptomatic COVID-19 tests despite B.C. top doc’s endorsement

Fraser Health has changed its website to advise people without symptoms to be tested if they are a close contact of a confirmed case
Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Former Squamish mayor Patricia Heintzman now a partner with the annual festival, which has been postponed since 2019 due to COVID-19.
Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

SURREY, B.C. — The Fraser Health authority is leveraging the fear of missing out in its campaign aimed at convincing young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr.
Vancouver woman offers cash, cookies for fake COVID vaccination passport

Vancouver woman offers cash, cookies for fake COVID vaccination passport

The poster is offering $500 and home-baked cookies if any health professional is willing to issue her a fake COVID "passport"