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B.C. coal mining company penalized $41,100

B.C. coal mining company penalized $41,100

Between 2020 and 2023, the company failed to properly monitor mine waste flowing into a nearby fish-bearing tributary, according to a recent decision.
B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

Experts say commercial quantum computing will be disruptive, available in five years.
North Vancouver RCMP book bike thief caught in the act

North Vancouver RCMP book bike thief caught in the act

Officers stepped up patrols due to crime stats pegging it as a frequent location for bike thefts
Progress Report: These are the big upgrades changing Lions Gate Hospital

Progress Report: These are the big upgrades changing Lions Gate Hospital

The North Vancouver medical facility is undergoing a modernization both inside and out
BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

Forests Minister Bruce Ralston: "The wildfire season is well underway in British Columbia."
'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

More snow is expected to fall over Atwell Peak in the coming days, adding challenges to the search efforts.
Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Former Canadian environmental officer who feared for her life at work wins multi-year case. The labour board ruling raises concerns she was fired as an example to other government employees.
Film chronicles how one man battled debilitating pain by following The Iceman, Wim Hof

Film chronicles how one man battled debilitating pain by following The Iceman, Wim Hof

A documentary from a North Vancouver filmmaker, to debut with a VIMFF showing at The Shipyards June 22, chronicles a man’s journey from autoimmune disease diagnosis to optimum health
Driver struck by 'volleyball' sized rock on Highway 1 in Burnaby dies

Driver struck by 'volleyball' sized rock on Highway 1 in Burnaby dies

A 34-year-old woman has died of injuries from a large rock that flew through her windshield on Highway 1 near the Willingdon exit last Thursday.
One person seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1

One person seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1

One person suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.