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Federal government announces $1.5 million toward reconfiguring Squamish Spit

Federal government announces $1.5 million toward reconfiguring Squamish Spit

Kiteboarding off the Squamish spit. Photo Bob Kronbauer The federal government is contributing $1.5 million towards improving salmon habitat around the Squamish Spit, it was announced Tuesday.
Canadians gather in churches, theatres, halls for Royal Wedding viewing parties

Canadians gather in churches, theatres, halls for Royal Wedding viewing parties

Donna Otto hasn't decided on wearing a fascinator or a new hat on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day, but she knows where she'll be at 4 a.m. on Saturday when the royal couple say their 'I dos.
UPDATE: Coyote that viciously attacked Burnaby toddler still out there: mom

UPDATE: Coyote that viciously attacked Burnaby toddler still out there: mom

A coyote was destroyed after attacking a three-year-old boy in the Sperling-Broadway neighbourhood of Burnaby Tuesday.
B.C. to match up to $20M in Red Cross donations during flood season

B.C. to match up to $20M in Red Cross donations during flood season

Alan Schmidt, a Cherry Creek resident, points to damage on his property a week ago. (via Brendan Kergin) In the wake of severe flooding across the province, including areas like Grand Forks, Merritt, and Cherry Creek, the B.C.
Vancouver approves ban on plastic straws, foam cups and containers

Vancouver approves ban on plastic straws, foam cups and containers

Photo Pexels Vancouver has become the first city in Canada to ban plastic straws, foam cups and containers.
Webcam provides glimpse of endangered northern spotted owl chick

Webcam provides glimpse of endangered northern spotted owl chick

Photo Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program A northern spotted owl chick just celebrated its one month birthday on May 15 and you can watch it live through this webcam: The chick, which hatched at the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program (NSOBP) in
Kids still being locked up, held down in B.C. schools: advocacy group

Kids still being locked up, held down in B.C. schools: advocacy group

Photo Shutterstock An advocacy group says children in British Columbia are still being held down and confined in locked rooms, despite calls to change how educators address student behaviour.
Humpback whale injured in Howe Sound, says marine education society

Humpback whale injured in Howe Sound, says marine education society

Photo submitted Conservationists are warning boaters to be whale aware after a humpback was photographed with a severe injury on Howe Sound on Monday.
Living Situation: James Thiessen on investing in 'wheel estate'

Living Situation: James Thiessen on investing in 'wheel estate'

Photo contributed This is the fourth article in V.I.A’s series looking at how people in the Lower Mainland are dealing with high housing costs.
Split West Vancouver council approves Park Royal towers

Split West Vancouver council approves Park Royal towers

An artist’s rendering of how the former White Spot site at Park Royal will look when construction on two new residential towers is complete.