Over 14,000 homes are without power in North Shore
November 27, 2019North Shore
As many as 14,700 customers are without power in the area – 14,000 in North Vancouver and 700 in West Vancouver.
Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company reach tentative agreement
November 27, 2019BC/Canada
Unifor Local 111 and 2200 have reached a tentative agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company, ending a 26-day strike by
North Vancouver man faces child porn charges
November 26, 2019North Shore
A 21-year-old man from North Vancouver is facing several child pornography charges.
City of North Vancouver appoints new fire chief
November 26, 2019North Shore
The City of North Vancouver has appointed Greg Schalk as the new fire chief of the City of North Vancouver
Wind warning issued for Coastal BC
November 26, 2019BC/Canada
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Howe Sound. The warning has also been issued for Greater Victoria and Southern Gulf Islands.
Plow crews are ready for the snow in DNV
November 26, 2019North Shore
District of North Vancouver crews are salting the road and monitoring the weather to respond to the possibility of a snowfall in the district.
Police will target gropers in bars, pubs, and transit
November 26, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police is partnering with Metro Vancouver Transit Police and Barwatch in a public awareness campaign about unwanted sexual touching.
#SaveAnneWithAnE: 20K fans sign viral petition pleading Netflix for renewal
November 26, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
Yesterday, Netflix/CBC announced that ‘Anne with an E’, the cult favorite ‘Anne of Green Gables’ drama based on Lucy Maud
KFC Canada tests plant-based fried chicken
November 26, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
KFC Canada is testing its plant-based fried chicken. It will be a limited, one-restaurant, one-day launch on Wednesday in Mississauga,
Competition Bureau proposes wireless policy to lower prices for Canadians
November 26, 2019BC/Canada
Canadians could save substantially on their wireless bills if Bell, Rogers and Telus were faced with more competition from regional
Be prepared for emergency alert system test tomorrow
November 26, 2019BC/Canada
A public test message will be issued through Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency alerting system, by most provincial and territorial emergency
Cold and blustery weather in store for North Shore
November 25, 2019North Shore
Arctic air will reach the coast by Wednesday night, and temperatures will dip below the freezing mark for Metro Vancouver.
Is household debt cracking Canada’s financial foundation?
November 25, 2019BC/Canada
An overwhelming majority of Canadians agree the average household is in too much debt according to the latest findings from
UBC ditching single-use coffee cups and plastic food ware
November 25, 2019BC/Canada
UBC Vancouver is ditching single-use coffee cups and plastic food ware, and encouraging students, faculty and staff to choose reusable
Canadians dying at a higher rate in areas with more air pollution
November 25, 2019BC/Canada
Air pollution – even at levels below national and international air quality guidelines – is associated with an increased risk
What to do with Klee Wyck? Finally, West Van starts thinking
November 25, 2019North Shore
After having ignored a community treasure for several years, District of West Vancouver is finally making some progress on what could be done for a place cherished by the artists and citizens alike.
TransLink plans for full bus and SeaBus shutdown
November 25, 2019BC/Canada
TransLink is presenting options for commuters in anticipation of a full bus and SeaBus shutdown from Wednesday until Friday. TransLink
44-year-old man dies in motorcycle crash in Downtown Vancouver
November 24, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are investigating after a 44-year-old Vancouver man died in a motorcycle crash downtown today.
10 Seabus sailing cancelled for Saturday
November 23, 2019North Shore
Meanwhile, the SkyTrain workers union and TransLink are back trying to negotiate a deal. The collective bargaining talks began on the weekend.
Vancouver to re-examine bylaw on billboards, electronic signs
November 23, 2019BC/Canada
The City of Vancouver is seeking public opinion on billboards, advertising signs, and other electronic signage as the city works on the second phase of its Sign By-law.
Job opportunity: Santa Claus needed in North Vancouver
November 23, 2019North Shore
A local non-profit in North Vancouver is looking for a Santa Claus for their annual event. There are a few job qualifications — you should like to smile, be social and talkative, and be able to carry a costume for a few hours.
Affordable rental homes for seniors coming to North Shore
November 22, 2019North Shore
A partnership between the Province and Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society will bring more than 100 affordable rental homes for seniors on the North Shore.
Woman was accidently shot by son in Oppenheimer Park: VPD
November 22, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police believe a 53-year-old woman wounded last month in Oppenheimer Park was accidentally shot by her own son.
Microplastics found in all arctic beluga whales tested by researchers
November 22, 2019BC/Canada
Microplastics (particles less than 5 mm in size) are increasingly seen as a global environmental concern, having been detected in
British Columbians not prepared for storm-related power outages
November 22, 2019BC/Canada
Despite experiencing the most damaging winter storm in BC Hydro’s history last year, many British Columbians remain unprepared for storm-related