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Lithium ion batteries suspected cause of Burnaby apartment fire

Lithium ion batteries suspected cause of Burnaby apartment fire

Fifteen people were sent to hospital with smoke inhalation, three in serious condition, after a fire at a BC Housing affordable housing highrise on Kingsway early Thursday morning, according to the fire department.
B.C. cousins jailed years on drug trafficking convictions

B.C. cousins jailed years on drug trafficking convictions

Justice David Crossin said Hemen Saed and Diego Saed dealing heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and carfentanil "were delivering a death warrant to certain consumers."
How soon can top prospect Tom Willander play for the Canucks?

How soon can top prospect Tom Willander play for the Canucks?

Tom Willander's season with Boston University could end as early as March 27 or as late as April 12.
North Vancouver District raises property taxes by 5.5%

North Vancouver District raises property taxes by 5.5%

Rising costs are due primarily to expensive construction contracts and an increase in protective services, mayor says
Long-needed fire station up and running on Burnaby Mountain

Long-needed fire station up and running on Burnaby Mountain

The City of Burnaby will celebrate the opening of Fire Station 8 with a free community barbecue, games and face painting on April 26.
Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Research Co. poll reveals support for an elected head of state grows, but the monarchy isn’t fading yet
Trade war not deterring American visits to Victoria, but fewer Canadians heading south

Trade war not deterring American visits to Victoria, but fewer Canadians heading south

Both the Coho and Clipper report a drop in travellers from Victoria to the U.S.
North Vancouver council OKs 21 luxury townhomes near Edgemont Village

North Vancouver council OKs 21 luxury townhomes near Edgemont Village

The new development will replace a heritage property, designed by famed architect Fred Hollingsworth, that had fallen into disrepair
When you should — and shouldn't — have an open house while selling your home

When you should — and shouldn't — have an open house while selling your home

If you do host an open house, don't forget to lock up your valuables.
North Vancouver city council puts forward ‘buy local’ policy to counter U.S. tariffs

North Vancouver city council puts forward ‘buy local’ policy to counter U.S. tariffs

With tariffs affecting many everyday products, staff will work on several projects to help local and national economies thrive