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Your guide to 15+ fun-filled festivals happening in Metro Vancouver this August

Your guide to 15+ fun-filled festivals happening in Metro Vancouver this August

From outdoor concerts and cultural celebrations to colourful parades and water lanterns, there’s no shortage of summer fun in store this month.
Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

British Columbians sided with dying girl Charleigh Pollock over a faceless committee for a reason
Company penalized $33K for post-fire spill negligence at New Westminster pier

Company penalized $33K for post-fire spill negligence at New Westminster pier

Numbered company 1141536 B.C. Ltd. was penalized for failing to address the long-term effects of a toxic spill connected to major fire that destroyed much of the New Westminster pier in 2020.
Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Business leaders and academics say they hope to see Canada and the U.S. maintain free trade protections for most goods once an agreement is reached, even if the negotiations can't stave off certain sectoral tariffs.
Grouse Mountain offers free day admission for locals next week

Grouse Mountain offers free day admission for locals next week

The free day is to show appreciation for the Lower Mainland community and give locals the chance to experience the new Blue Grouse Gondola that opened in December 2024
West Vancouver tells homeowner to roll back boulevard rocks

West Vancouver tells homeowner to roll back boulevard rocks

The owner’s appeal got a stony reception at council
Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

Whether it's the wag of a tail or the purr of contentment, pets have an uncanny ability to lift our spirits.
Opinion: Dealing with wildfires requires a whole-of-society approach

Opinion: Dealing with wildfires requires a whole-of-society approach

Reducing risk and managing beneficial fires require co-ordinated action from governments, communities and individuals.
North Vancouver celebrates opening of new park in Central Lonsdale

North Vancouver celebrates opening of new park in Central Lonsdale

Topo Park aims to address the city’s goal of keeping all residents within a five-minute walk of a green space, mayor says
Fire burns down popular social media photo site in West Vancouver

Fire burns down popular social media photo site in West Vancouver

Instagram and TikTok users seek the Horseshoe Bay Lookout for its idyllic views of Howe Sound