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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

“We need and we want everyone, when they’re invited to do so, to get vaccinated,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “It’s important for influenza. It’s important for COVID-19.”
Humpbacks vs. orcas: Intense whale chase caught on camera

Humpbacks vs. orcas: Intense whale chase caught on camera

The encounter lasted for about an hour.
Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats

Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats

Conspiracy theory gaining traction on social media has no basis in fact — the litter is for actual traction in cold winter weather
Black B.C. teen awarded almost $28K for restaurant discrimination

Black B.C. teen awarded almost $28K for restaurant discrimination

Manager's heightened suspicion, scrutiny and monitoring consistent with persistent and harmful stereotypes, tribunal rules.
Thief buzzes off with North Vancouver church's bees

Thief buzzes off with North Vancouver church's bees

Who steals bees? The congregation at St. Andrew's United Church would like that question answered after a sticky-fingered bandit stole their hive, bees and all
Is another storm coming to Metro Vancouver? Here's what to know

Is another storm coming to Metro Vancouver? Here's what to know

Wet weather might dampen local soil, but it likely won't be as windy.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation replacing Takaya Driving Range with new turf soccer field

Tsleil-Waututh Nation replacing Takaya Driving Range with new turf soccer field

There's a need for turf in North Vancouver, and the Nation has had an active soccer community for decades without a dedicated field, says elected councillor Whonoak (Dennis Thomas)
North Shore mayors react to 4,000+ new housing targets

North Shore mayors react to 4,000+ new housing targets

The province says the district of West Van and North Vancouver must see through to completion more than 4,000 new strata and rental homes
Privacy rights for disabled B.C. transit riders questioned

Privacy rights for disabled B.C. transit riders questioned

HandyDART ridership rebounding from the pandemic and expected to grow with aging population.
Fraser River pink salmon returns blow past forecast

Fraser River pink salmon returns blow past forecast

Odd-year pink salmon are crushing it, to the detriment of other species