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Island's Roosevelt elk fall prey to poachers

Island's Roosevelt elk fall prey to poachers

The illegal killing of Roosevelt elk on Vancouver Island continues to pose a threat to a population already listed as being of special concern in B.C.
‘Massive’ solar array on Claytons a B.C. first

‘Massive’ solar array on Claytons a B.C. first

350 solar panels installed over Sechelt grocery store
B.C. government ignoring science on time change, say experts

B.C. government ignoring science on time change, say experts

On Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., clocks across the province will fall back an hour, and in so doing, align millions of people’s daily rhythms with the sun. But will it be the last time?
B.C. family loses $12,000 through TikTok after daughter buys virtual coins for likes

B.C. family loses $12,000 through TikTok after daughter buys virtual coins for likes

TikTok gives users the ability to pay real money to purchase virtual coins, which are then exchanged for likes and follows from well-known TikTok stars; the 12-year-old spent so much money she had managed to get the fourth most followed TikTok user, at the time, to follow her videos.
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday

Everyone is reminded to turn their clocks back one hour before they go to sleep on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Most smartphones and computers will automatically change, but don’t forget your microwaves or manual clocks.
Four fined in North Van, West Van for flouting quarantine rules

Four fined in North Van, West Van for flouting quarantine rules

While most people are obeying public health orders aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19, not everyone is following the rules.
COVID-19 cases top 900 in North Shore health region

COVID-19 cases top 900 in North Shore health region

There have been another 66 cases of COVID-19 reported in past week in the North Shore-Coast Garibaldi health region. Altogether, there have been 906 cases of the coronavirus reported in the local health region since the pandemic began Jan.
Three Metro employees dismissed following fatal Cleveland Dam incident

Three Metro employees dismissed following fatal Cleveland Dam incident

Metro Vancouver says three staff have been dismissed for their role in the Oct. 1 sudden release of water from the Cleveland Dam that left a North Vancouver father and son dead.
Plans for additional security underway when Sea to Sky Gondola reopens in the spring

Plans for additional security underway when Sea to Sky Gondola reopens in the spring

Technical Safety BC report confirms gondola cable deliberately cut, no issue with the integrity of the operating equipment
Prepare for road closures, traffic changes on Lower Capilano Road

Prepare for road closures, traffic changes on Lower Capilano Road

Road closures and traffic changes will be in effect to allow for water main construction as part of the First Narrows Improvement Project