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Ambleside Parkrun knits together West Vancouver community

Ambleside Parkrun knits together West Vancouver community

This month the free, community-driven running event will celebrate its first anniversary
Less than a third of new B.C. wildfires started by humans over long weekend

Less than a third of new B.C. wildfires started by humans over long weekend

The fire danger across much of B.C. ranges from "very high" to "extreme."
Ottawa urged to look into best before date system in bid to reduce grocery waste

Ottawa urged to look into best before date system in bid to reduce grocery waste

"A lot of people think that best before dates are expiry dates, when there are actually very few products in Canada that have a proper expiry date."
Everything you need to know about YVR's new tool to help get you through the airport

Everything you need to know about YVR's new tool to help get you through the airport

Vancouver travellers, meet "Journeys."
Seaspan to add $4.8M building to North Vancouver shipyard

Seaspan to add $4.8M building to North Vancouver shipyard

It’s the latest in a long line of investments the company has made since being awarded contracts under the national shipbuilding strategy.
B.C. company fined $157K for 'high-risk' school asbestos removal

B.C. company fined $157K for 'high-risk' school asbestos removal

Canstar Restorations has been handed a hefty fine for unsafe asbestos removal at Walnut Grove Secondary School in Langley, B.C.
Horseshoe Bay wildfire declared out

Horseshoe Bay wildfire declared out

The fire chief has a warning for the careless person who caused the blaze
Opinion: Canadians' perception of the economy is improving, albeit cautiously, new poll finds

Opinion: Canadians' perception of the economy is improving, albeit cautiously, new poll finds

Forty-two per cent of British Columbians say Canada's economic conditions are 'very good' or 'good.'
Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

The Rapid Deploy devices developed by Barnacle Systems Inc. are being placed on problem vessels and allow the coast guard to remotely monitor if the vessel begins to sink or drag anchor.
Rob Shaw: RCMP union tells province to respect Surrey council's wish to retain its Mounties force

Rob Shaw: RCMP union tells province to respect Surrey council's wish to retain its Mounties force

RCMP is doing a 'fantastic job' and there is no evidence public safety would improve with a municipal force