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Burnaby Fire captain awarded rare medal of bravery for saving man's life

Burnaby Fire captain awarded rare medal of bravery for saving man's life

A 22-year veteran of the Burnaby Fire Department has been awarded a rare medal of bravery for pulling an elderly man out of a burning house.
This interactive map shows the air quality forecast for the next 24 hours in Vancouver (MAP)

This interactive map shows the air quality forecast for the next 24 hours in Vancouver (MAP)

The Air Quality Index Data Map, which is updated hourly, shows the current air quality as well as the forecast for the next 24 hours.
You can volunteer as a ‘poop fairy’ in a national park this year

You can volunteer as a ‘poop fairy’ in a national park this year

Windle is making the call-out for volunteers to act as “poop fairies” or “scat scientists” because wolves cover a lot of distance over a large area.
This local pooch was picked out of nearly 45k entries for national pet calendar

This local pooch was picked out of nearly 45k entries for national pet calendar

Of the nearly 45,000 pet photos submitted this year to appear in the annual Dog Guides fundraising calendar, Luci, a two-year-old PoCo Border Collie.
A koi-eating otter has been spotted in a Downtown Vancouver garden

A koi-eating otter has been spotted in a Downtown Vancouver garden

Remember the rogue river otter with a taste for valuable koi carp that made a home in a classical Chinese garden in downtown Vancouver?
These $600/month tiny home RVs could replace laneway homes in Vancouver

These $600/month tiny home RVs could replace laneway homes in Vancouver

Delta business Mint Tiny House Company has an answer for people looking for a unique housing option. Modern, 22-34 foot tiny home RVs. Founded by Shannon and Brian Persse in 2014, they now have four different models.
Vegetable recall across British Columbia after possible listeria contamination

Vegetable recall across British Columbia after possible listeria contamination

On Nov. 1, Sobeys Inc. issued a food recall of its Compliments brand fresh-cut vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
20 SeaBus sailings to be cancelled today, TransLink confirms

20 SeaBus sailings to be cancelled today, TransLink confirms

TransLink has announced that 20 SeaBus sailings will be cancelled today as a result of the transit strike issued by Unifor.
Vancouver Fire report $360,000 worth of damages from fireworks on Halloween

Vancouver Fire report $360,000 worth of damages from fireworks on Halloween

Vancouver Fire and Rescue report that they have confirmed that 20 fires in the city were caused by fireworks on Halloween
Driver caught speeding immediately after being given a warning by RCMP

Driver caught speeding immediately after being given a warning by RCMP

Police said the driver was pulled over by a traffic officer for going 80 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone and given the warning.