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B.C. adds 11,200 jobs in July, erasing previous month’s losses

B.C. adds 11,200 jobs in July, erasing previous month’s losses

B.C. added 11,200 jobs in July, making up for losses the previous month when the province shed 8,000 positions.
Here's where to find those awesome little free libraries in New Westminster

Here's where to find those awesome little free libraries in New Westminster

A running list of all the little free libraries--community book exchanges--you can find in New Westminster.
Antibiotic delivered to wild killer whale in international rescue operation

Antibiotic delivered to wild killer whale in international rescue operation

Southern Resident killer whale J50 and her mother, J16, are seen off the west coast of Vancouver Island near Port Renfrew, B.C., on August 7, 2018 in this handout photo.
Police seize drugs, guns, $1.6M of cash/jewelry in gang crime crackdown

Police seize drugs, guns, $1.6M of cash/jewelry in gang crime crackdown

Police photo Local police agencies have seized over 120 firearms, 50 kg of drugs and more than $1.6 million worth of cash and jewelry through Task Force Tourniquet.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks over Vancouver this weekend

The Perseid meteor shower peaks over Vancouver this weekend

Perseid meteor shower with the Milky Way galaxy Photo Shutterstock Astronomy enthusiasts are traveling away from the city lights to watch the dazzling Perseid meteor shower , which reaches its peak this weekend.
Fraser River barge fire prompts air quality issues across Metro Vancouver

Fraser River barge fire prompts air quality issues across Metro Vancouver

Crews have been on scene since early this morning battling a fire on a barge on the Fraser River in Surrey containing what appeared to be old cars and tires, sending a giant plume of noxious smoke into the air.
Man shot and killed in road rage incident under Ironworkers Memorial bridge

Man shot and killed in road rage incident under Ironworkers Memorial bridge

Vancouver Police sent out a release regarding a road road incident that resulted in a man getting shot and killed at a little after 1:30am this morning.
City of North Van sues to shut down Airbnb townhouse hostel

City of North Van sues to shut down Airbnb townhouse hostel

The City of North Vancouver is going to court to shut down an illegal 14-bed hostel operating out of a three-bedroom townhouse in Central Lonsdale.
Election candidates urged to learn about purpose-built rental housing

Election candidates urged to learn about purpose-built rental housing

The City of Vancouver’s Renters Advisory Committee and LandlordBC want candidates running in upcoming municipal election races across Metro Vancouver to brush up on their understanding of purpose-built rental housing.
Greyhound bus cuts will hurt vulnerable residents in some B.C. communities

Greyhound bus cuts will hurt vulnerable residents in some B.C. communities

Sea to Sky Community Services is concerned that Greyhound bus cuts will make life difficult for Squamish’s most vulnerable residents.
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