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Emergency rescue efforts for endangered killer whale hit snag in Canada

Emergency rescue efforts for endangered killer whale hit snag in Canada

American and Canadian scientists are considering a Hail Mary effort to save an endangered four-year-old killer whale, known as J50, which appears emaciated, lethargic and has lost about 20 per cent of its body weight. J50, left, is seen in U.S.
B.C. red-light traffic cameras now live 24/7 to reduce accidents

B.C. red-light traffic cameras now live 24/7 to reduce accidents

Photo Shutterstock Red-light cameras at 140 high-crash intersections in B.C. are now live at all times -- up from six hours per day to help reduce accidents. B.C.
Apparently targeted stabbing in Surrey, B.C., leaves one dead, one injured

Apparently targeted stabbing in Surrey, B.C., leaves one dead, one injured

Photograph By FILE One man has died and another is injured after what RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say appears to be a targeted knife attack. Police say they were called to Surrey's Guildford neighbourhood late Monday afternoon for a report of a stabbing.
This Burnaby man spent 13 years getting a law changed to honour his dead sister

This Burnaby man spent 13 years getting a law changed to honour his dead sister

For more than a decade, Burnaby’s George Sojka has been trying to honour the memory of his dead sister by petitioning the government to change the law when it comes to obtaining a warrant to get a blood sample.
New online map tracks legal bed and breakfasts in Richmond

New online map tracks legal bed and breakfasts in Richmond

The City of Richmond has created an online map to track licensed bed and breakfast establishments under new short-term rental bylaws created last year.
8 books that will keep your PRIDE celebrations going

8 books that will keep your PRIDE celebrations going

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A. have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library.
Cdn, U.S. scientists consider novel plan to save endangered orca on death's door

Cdn, U.S. scientists consider novel plan to save endangered orca on death's door

American and Canadian scientists are considering a Hail Mary effort to save an endangered four-year-old killer whale, known as J50, which appears emaciated, lethargic and has lost about 20 per cent of its body weight. J50, left, is seen in U.S.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scheduled to visit Richmond Night Market

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scheduled to visit Richmond Night Market

Trudeau will visit the Night Market for the first time Saturday, and go to a BBQ on a berry farm in Delta on Sunday.
Expanded bus grant program increases access to Metro Vancouver's parks

Expanded bus grant program increases access to Metro Vancouver's parks

Photo Kim -Lim Gatehouse of Settlement Workers for Schools S.D. #41 – Burnaby.
Richmond senior pleads guilty to smuggling 10 tonnes of chewing tobacco

Richmond senior pleads guilty to smuggling 10 tonnes of chewing tobacco

A 72-year-old Richmond man has pleaded guilty to smuggling 10 tonnes chewing tobacco into the country and selling it, according to a Canada Border Services Agency statement Thursday.
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