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Indigenous groups still want to buy stake in Trans Mountain after court setback

Indigenous groups still want to buy stake in Trans Mountain after court setback

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion | Kinder Morgan Some First Nations and Metis communities are determined to purchase an equity stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion despite a court ruling that halted construction and potentially set the pro
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Surrey Walmart linked to outbreak of Legionnaire's disease reopens

Surrey Walmart linked to outbreak of Legionnaire's disease reopens

A Walmart in a Surrey, B.C., that was closed after public health officials discovered the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease in the store's cooling towers has reopened.
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Marriage proposal written in the sand found by drone flying over White Rock

Marriage proposal written in the sand found by drone flying over White Rock

Screengrab A marriage proposal made in White Rock yesterday was discovered in an odd way, not by its intended audience. Dave McCullum says he and Melissa Klebe were out in the bay kayaking on Saturday and decided to come in for lunch.
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Meet Cedar, the newest bear cub at Critter Care Wildlife Society

Meet Cedar, the newest bear cub at Critter Care Wildlife Society

Cedar has a new home at the Critter Care Wildlife Society centre. Photograph By CRITTER CARE WILDLIFE SOCIETY Meet Cedar. She’s the newest Grizzly bear cub to join the family at Critter Care Wildlife Society. And she’s super cute.
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Suspected East Van alleyway arsonist arrested

Suspected East Van alleyway arsonist arrested

Police are looking for this suspect in a case of arson in an East Van neighbourhood.
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Campfires are still banned here, except for in the fog zone

Campfires are still banned here, except for in the fog zone

As we reported yesterday , campfire bans have been lifted for much of British Columbia. If you're looking to enjoy one in the area surrounding Vancouver - say out in the Fraser Valley or wherever you camp - you're out of luck.
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A family of 7 Syrian refugees are homeless and in desperate need of your help

A family of 7 Syrian refugees are homeless and in desperate need of your help

A Syrian refugee family of seven people is currently homeless in the Burnaby area – and the call is being put out to anyone who can provide them with a home.
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Umbrellas are banned from Skookum festival

Umbrellas are banned from Skookum festival

This is not at Skookum Fest. Photo Shutterstock The organizers of the Skookum festival happening this weekend are warning people not to bring umbrellas to the event in Stanley Park.
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B.C. still the ‘laggard’ in online voting ahead of elections in Canada

B.C. still the ‘laggard’ in online voting ahead of elections in Canada

Usman Mukaty, left, Hypervote co-founder and product manager, and Sakib Hossain, full-stack developer, demonstrate online voting software developed by the startup tech company?|?Chung Chow Instead of hitting the polls for next month’s municipal elect
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Granville Bridge will be closed in one direction this weekend

Granville Bridge will be closed in one direction this weekend

Hooray for Hollywood North: The Granville Bridge will be fully closed to northbound traffic this weekend for filming. The City of Vancouver announced Thursday that the closure would be in effect from 7 am to 8 pm on September 8 and 9.
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