British Columbians have 50% more electronics today than in 2010
January 8, 2020Body/Mind/Soul
New research from BC Hydro finds British Columbians feel overwhelmed by the amount of electronics, and other items accumulated over
Art at Lions Gate Hospital grows to 500 pieces at $1.4 million
January 8, 2020North Shore
B.C. Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is celebrating the installation of its 500th piece of donated artwork through its Healing Power
Snow is likely over the BC South Coast
January 8, 2020BC/Canada
With the shift into cooler weather, snow is looking likely over the BC South Coast in the coming week, says
Police look for missing man with life threatening health issues
January 7, 2020BC/Canada
The Vancouver Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 36-year-old man with severe health issues who was last seen leaving Vancouver General Hospital.
Coquihalla Highway to be closed for four hours for avalanche control
January 7, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government is advising drivers that a section of the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to allow for proactive avalanche control.
BC SPCA whips up recipe book for Treat Week
January 7, 2020BC/Canada
The BC SPCA is releasing a special recipe book to inspire bakers and animal lovers to get involved in Treat
White Rock man to pay $15,000 after violating ban by BCSC
January 7, 2020BC/Canada
A White Rock man must pay $15,000 after pleading guilty to breaching an order of the British Columbia Securities Commission
Heritage home available for free: Just cart it away
January 7, 2020Body/Mind/Soul
Get a coach house for free, and help save a heritage home from demolition: This is a win-win the North Shore Heritage Society is hoping will keep history alive in a local backyard.
Thai govt starts cannabis clinic based on traditional medicine
January 7, 2020World
Hundreds of patients, mostly the elderly, queued up to receive cannabis treatment when Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened
Whistler RCMP searches for man who tried to lure child with candy
January 7, 2020BC/Canada
The driver advised that the candy was in the back of the vehicle and offered to drive the child anywhere he wanted to go.
VPD seeks help in finding missing senior
January 7, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 81-year-old woman with dementia who was last seen
Flood warning issued for North Shore
January 6, 2020North Shore
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including North Shore, Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver
District of West Van mulls change on rodent control
January 6, 2020North Shore
District of West Vancouver is working with its contractor that services the facilities and parks to move towards a trap only way of dealing with rodents.
Coast Guard is removing MV Spudnik from Fraser River
January 6, 2020BC/Canada
The Coast Guard is taking action to remove the MV Spudnik from the Fraser River near Surrey, Bernadette Jordan, Minister
Toronto subway air contamination: Union says risks far greater for staff
January 6, 2020BC/Canada
A report released today by the Toronto Public Health department recognises issues exist regarding air quality in the city’s subway
Watch out for Australian bushfire scams
January 6, 2020World
Australian consumer watchdog has warned that scammers are collecting money posing as victims of Australian bushfires or charities claiming to
New museum in North Vancouver to get exhibits in spring of 2020
January 6, 2020North Shore
Wesley A.Wenhardt, the new director of the museum, said the exhibits are being designed by KEI Space Design, a North Vancouver based exhibit design facility.
TransLink launches RapidBus on four routes
January 6, 2020North Shore
TransLink is officially launching the RapidBus on four routes – bringing customers up to 20 per cent faster bus service with higher frequencies, fewer stops, dedicated bus lanes, bus priority changes to intersections, and all-door boarding.
Heavy rainfall warning issued for North Shore
January 6, 2020North Shore
Environment Canada has issued a heavy rainfall warning has also been issued for Howe Sound. A moist Pacific frontal system is bearing down on the South Coast of BC.
Health Canada advises against using unauthorised skin-whitening cream
January 4, 2020Body/Mind/Soul
Health Canada is advising Canadians that it seized two unauthorized ZO Medical skin-whitening creams from Toronto Dermatology Centre (4256 Bathurst
Automobile-tech ownership is the lowest in BC
January 4, 2020BC/Canada
Canadians are enthusiastic about technology, from current ownership of products such as smart speakers and smart watches to broader innovations
Wind warning issued for North Shore
January 3, 2020North Shore
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for North Shore. Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
Tax alert: CRA is changing how representatives are authorised
January 3, 2020BC/Canada
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is introducing new digital processes to simplify and speed up the way representatives request online authorizations.
Reward offered for info on skinning of bear cub
January 3, 2020BC/Canada
The discarded skin of what appeared to be a bear cub found in Beaverdell, BC, has prompted non-profit The Fur-Bearers
RCMP partners with New York Academy of Art to put faces on unidentified skulls
January 3, 2020BC/Canada
There are currently over 700 unidentified remains in the RCMP’s national database of missing persons and unidentified remains. Without knowing