Non-medical use of laughing gas is no laughing matter, doctor warns
December 20, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
An emergency physician at Richmond Hospital is issuing a warning about the dangers associated with inhaling nitrous oxide. The drug
Canadians more stressed over holiday season than last year
December 20, 2019BC/Canada
While half of Canadians expect a relatively easy-going December, three-in-ten believe this time of the year will bring tension, a
TransLink adding 65,000 bus service hours starting January
December 19, 2019BC/Canada
TransLink is increasing bus service on January 6 to improve bus service, adding 65,000 more annual bus service hours to the system, and making space for up to 20,000 more people each weekday.
Help Transit police identify violent robbery suspect
December 19, 2019BC/Canada
Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly committed a robbery on a bus, punching the victim several times.
Youth hub to open at former Kin’s market site in Park Royal
December 19, 2019North Shore
West Vancouver Council has approved an interim Youth Services Hub at Park Royal South. The hub will be work out from that location for two years, providing some of the services and activities that formerly took place at the Ambleside Youth Centre.
Meet Scut Farkus the bully at Lonsdale clothing store Goodlad
December 19, 2019North Shore
Chances are that most households in North America have watched one of the biggest cult-classic movies in 1983’s ‘A Christmas
Itchy bears, a clumsy eagle and nosy neighbours: Memorable outages of 2019
December 19, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
BC Hydro responded to around 50,000 trouble calls in the province so far this year. As the year draws to
Largest skating rink in Lower Mainland is now open in North Vancouver
December 18, 2019North Shore
The largest ice-skating rink in Metro Vancouver is now open in The Shipyards in North Vancouver.
DNV buys home for $1.48 million
December 18, 2019North Shore
DNV acquired the single family property on Orwell Street for future road connection in order to improve circulation and mobility.
Call blocking comes into force; more protection from nuisance calls
December 18, 2019BC/Canada
Canadians will soon have access to a call-blocking system that better protects them against unsolicited and illegitimate calls. The Canadian Radio-television
Over a million Canadians waiting for a medical treatment
December 18, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
Despite decades of animated public debates and the colossal sums spent – which keep on increasing – waiting times for
Now high-speed Wi-Fi internet connectivity on Air Canada fleet
December 17, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
Air Canada said today that Rouge Wi-Fi high-speed satellite-based connectivity provided by Gogo is now available across the entire Air
Whistler museum acquires 1912 Emily Carr masterpiece
December 17, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
A unique 1912 Emily Carr painting — ‘Street, Alert Bay’ — has been acquired by the Audain Art Museum (AAM)
After cyber attack, LifeLabs offers free cyber protection to customers
December 17, 2019BC/Canada
After it detected a cyber attack that compromised data of approximately 15 million customers on its systems, LifeLabs is offering
Consuming alcohol, cannabis or drugs this holiday season? Read this
December 17, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
Health Canada has issued advisory for some Canadians who may choose to consume alcohol, cannabis or other drugs while celebrating
Police foil break and enter in Edgemont
December 17, 2019North Shore
North Vancouver RCMP foiled a break and enter in the Edgemont neighbourhood yesterday.
BC to increase access to spinal muscular atrophy treatment
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
BC will expand access to a life-chanting treatment for children living with spinal muscular atrophy.
Transportation board approves first ride-hailing application
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
A total 24 ride hailing applications have been received to date including the two announced today. The board is reviewing the other applications.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation to challenge Transmountain pipeline in appeal court
December 16, 2019North Shore
Representatives of Indigenous communities fighting the Trans Mountain pipeline and tanker project (TMX) in the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) gathered today to demonstrate unity and resolve as the court hearing begins on the controversial project in Vancouver.
Booth, Buchanan appointed to Metro Vancouver’s 2020 standing committees
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
Mayor Mary-Ann Booth and Mayor Linda Buchanan have been appointed to the standing committees of Metro Vancouver Board, which were announced yesterday.
Federal government announces funding to support homeless and at-risk veterans
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence today announced funding for Good Shepherd Refuge Social
Vancouver foam ban starts in two weeks
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
In two weeks, Vancouver will join the ranks of 100 other North American cities that have banned polystyrene foam cups
BC Ferries eliminates fuel surcharge
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
BC Ferries announced today the current 1.5 per cent fuel surcharge will be removed as of December 17, 2019. BC
Dangerous avalanche conditions for Coastal Mountains
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
The snowpack structure is a loaded gun waiting for the next storms with the unusually low early season snowfall, according to an avalanche warning issued for Coastal Mountains, which includes Sea to Sky.
Merry EX-mas! Will you buy a gift for your ex?
December 16, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
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