Park Royal to host job fair
October 10, 2019North Shore
Park Royal is hosting a job fair at the mall on Saturday, October 19. As many as 41 local retailers
Most Canadians would make federal election day a holiday
October 10, 2019BC/Canada
A significant proportion of Canadians would like to have an entire day to cast ballots in a federal election without having to show up for school or work, a new Research Co. poll has found.
Fisheries have fully exploited tuna, no new fishing grounds left
October 10, 2019BC/Canada
Appearing in everything from sushi rolls to sandwiches, tuna are among the world’s favourite fish. But are the current tuna fishing habits sustainable? Probably
Help Kids Help Phone so it keeps talking to kids in trouble
October 10, 2019North Shore
The first phone call to the Kids Help Phone came in 1989 — 30 years ago — and the charity
Put cancer warning on cheese, doctors ask FDA
October 10, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
“Dairy cheese contains reproductive hormones that may increase breast cancer mortality risk.” That’s the warning label the Physicians Committee for
Singapore becomes first country to ban ads of high-sugar drinks
October 10, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
Singapore has become the the first country in the world to ban advertisements of packaged drinks with very high sugar
Man seriously injured after being tasered by Vancouver police; IIO begins probe
October 9, 2019BC/Canada
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is seeking witnesses to an incident in which a man was seriously injured after
Get smart meter or lose your power connection
October 9, 2019North Shore
A North Vancouver man is contemplating a winter without heat as B.C. Hydro warns his power will be disconnected if he doesn’t get a smart meter installed by the last week of October.
West Van police seek man who exposed genitals to woman in British Properties
October 9, 2019North Shore
WVPD has released a composite sketch of a suspect who allegedly exposed himself to a cyclist in the British Properties neighbourhood of West Vancouver.
Help needed for dog recovering from gunshot wound
October 9, 2019BC/Canada
The BC SPCA North Cariboo District Branch is asking members of the public to help with the costs of care for a dog named Luna who was shot.
Advanced left-turn on Lillooet Road and Mount Seymour Parkway approved
October 9, 2019North Shore
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will extend the advanced left-turn signal on Lillooet and Mount Seymour Parkway during morning peak times.
Salmonella alert: Don’t let your turkey ruin your Thanksgiving
October 9, 2019BC/Canada
Experts with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) are reminding all home chefs to thoroughly cook their turkey this Thanksgiving weekend and throughout the upcoming holiday season.
Bear struck and killed by vehicle on Capilano Road
October 8, 2019North Shore
A male bear was struck and killed by a vehicle on Capilano Road, according to a social media post by the North Shore Black Bear Society.
Video: Light snow on Grouse Mountain
October 8, 2019North Shore
The staff at Grouse Mountain experienced the early blast of winter as light snow coated the resort on Tuesday morning.
Free ashes-scattering ceremony in North Van for those who haven’t memorialised their loved ones
October 8, 2019North Shore
A North Vancouver funeral home will host a free scattering ceremony in November. Dignity Memorial will host a free scattering
A new dedicated left-turn lane at Queens Avenue and 15th Street
October 8, 2019North Shore
District of West Vancouver is planning to install a new northbound, dedicated left-turn lane separate from the through lane at
Health Canada warns these children’s rain suits pose strangulation hazard
October 8, 2019BC/Canada
Health Canada has warned that Wetskins and Freshwater children’s rain suits pose strangulation hazard. It says drawstrings in the hood
Conservation Service warns against aggressive owl on Whistler trail
October 8, 2019BC/Canada
Watch out for an aggressive owl if you are biking on ‘Don’t Look Back’ trail in Whistler. The owl can attack you and leave
West Van police charge French citizen in fatal crash on Highway 99
October 8, 2019North Shore
47-year-old Alban Queyras of Villefranche, France, has been charged with “Drive a motor vehicle without due care and attention,” of the Motor Vehicle Act.
10 climate change protesters arrested after blocking Burrard Bridge
October 8, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police arrested 10 climate protesters after they refused to leave the Burrard Bridge despite police requests and warnings. Police
BC plans to amend legislation to encourage use of e-scooters
October 7, 2019BC/Canada
The proposed amendments will also ensure the definition of road users includes emerging active transportation modes, the government said.
Classes at the new CapU Lonsdale campus begin this November
October 7, 2019North Shore
Starting November 1, all of Capilano University’s Continuing Studies and Executive Education will be based out of CapU Lonsdale, said Linda Munro, senior communications officer for CapU.
North Van music teacher charged with child porn, sexual assault offences
October 7, 2019North Shore
RCMP has charged a North Vancouver music teacher for possessing child pornography and for sexual assault offences involving minors. The
Half of Canadians back current immigration targets
October 7, 2019BC/Canada
As all the federal party leaders gather tonight for the first time at a debate in this forty-third election campaign,
BC Ferries adds 93 extra sailings for Thanksgiving long weekend
October 7, 2019BC/Canada
BC Ferries is adding 93 extra sailings for the upcoming Thanksgiving long weekend to ensure smooth sailing for customers travelling