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New Democrat, Green alliance fractures on the B.C. election campaign trail

New Democrat, Green alliance fractures on the B.C. election campaign trail

MAPLE RIDGE — The gap between the NDP and its former Green allies widened Thursday, as the focus of their campaigns shifted from the necessity of a snap election to child care.
School COVID exposures will be posted, says Henry

School COVID exposures will be posted, says Henry

Parents will be informed of COVID-19 exposures that occur in schools, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, the province’s medical health officer, Thursday.
North Van bear tears up car interior

North Van bear tears up car interior

Conservation officers and the North Shore Black Bear Society are warning the public after a bear tore up the inside of a Grousewoods family’s vehicle. The incident happened early Thursday morning, according to Conservation Officer Erich Harbich.
Youth aging out of care get extension on supports

Youth aging out of care get extension on supports

Teenagers in foster care, contracted residential agencies or with relatives will be able to stay in their placements past their 19th birthday, until March 31, 2021
Petition gaining steam against UBC frats hosting in-person rush events amid pandemic

Petition gaining steam against UBC frats hosting in-person rush events amid pandemic

UBC frat houses permitted to host in-person rush or recruitment events this fall
West Vancouver party host handed $2,300 fine

West Vancouver party host handed $2,300 fine

Police were called out to another loud party where those attending showed 'blatant disregard' for COVID-19 rules
High streamflow advisory issued for North Shore

High streamflow advisory issued for North Shore

B.C. River Forecast Centre warns of potential for minor flooding
City of North Van tops up rent bank for folks in need

City of North Van tops up rent bank for folks in need

The City of North Vancouver is chipping in another $75,000 to help out folks who can’t make rent, thanks to the pandemic. At its Sept.
Heiltsuk First Nation calling on DFO to close fish farms, citing wild salmon extinction risk

Heiltsuk First Nation calling on DFO to close fish farms, citing wild salmon extinction risk

Fraser River sockeye returns are the lowest they've been since records started being kept in 1893, with less than a third of a million returns this year. Forty years ago there were 9.6 million
Face masks honour missing and murdered Indigenous women

Face masks honour missing and murdered Indigenous women

A red hand print across the mouth is a symbolic representation of violence affecting Indigenous women