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
VPD investigating homicide in Oppenheimer Park
January 3, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Police Department is investigating a homicide that resulted from a serious assault in Oppenheimer Park on January 1.
American Express Cobalt is the best Canadian credit card: Study
January 3, 2020BC/Canada
creditcardGenius.com, a website that provides comprehensive information on credit cards, has announced the best credit cards in Canada 2020. In
BC Ferries cancel several sailings
January 3, 2020North Shore
Once sailings resume, customers will be loaded on a standby basis in their order of arrival at the terminal, after customers with reservations for the scheduled sailing.
Grouse Mountain Resort gets new owner
January 2, 2020North Shore
Northland Properties Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Grouse Mountain Resort from CM (Canada) Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Police seek witnesses to violent purse snatching in West Van
January 2, 2020North Shore
West Vancouver Police is appealing for witnesses after an 86-year-old woman was robbed of her purse while walking home on New Year’s day.
Mochi, the Japanese rice cake that can kill people
January 2, 2020World
Poilce and fire department in Japan are warning people to be careful while eating mochi rice cakes. The dish with
Nemesis Dope Bakehouse opens in Polygon Gallery
January 2, 2020North Shore
Nemesis Dope Bakehouse opened its new coffee and bakery location in Lower Lonsdale last month.
One in six Canadians expects to return gifts after the holidays
January 2, 2020Body/Mind/Soul
Canadian Gen Z’s are taking things into their own hands this holiday season, with 21 per cent admitting to typically
Rainfall and storm warning issued for North Shore
January 2, 2020North Shore
A strong Pacific storm is on the way for Thursday afternoon and Friday for the BC coast. Heavy rain is expected.
Russia’s Aeroflot is the world’s most on-time airline
January 2, 2020World
Russia’s Aeroflot has been named as the world’s most on-time mainline airline in the annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Review released
Record-breaking $70 million jackpot available in Friday’s draw
January 1, 2020BC/Canada
For the first time ever, a $70 million jackpot is available for this Friday’s Lotto Max draw, and someone in
Free transit on New Year’s Eve. Know details
December 31, 2019BC/Canada
For the 44th year, TransLink continues its tradition of helping customers get a safe ride home by offering free transit
Cab driver killed in East Van collision
December 29, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are investigating an early-morning collision that killed a cab driver and sent three others to hospital with injuries.
North Van RCMP hope to reunite Cartier bracelet with its owner
December 29, 2019North Shore
The North Vancouver RCMP are hoping to reunite a valuable piece of jewellery with its owner. Earlier this fall, a

























