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North Shore Multicultural Society to host anti-racism town hall

North Shore Multicultural Society to host anti-racism town hall

The North Shore Multicultural Society is taking a stand against homegrown racism with a virtual town hall. The event, which runs on Sept. 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Confirmed COVID-19 case linked to West Vancouver Aritzia location

Confirmed COVID-19 case linked to West Vancouver Aritzia location

The Park Royal boutique was recently deep cleaned "out of an abundance of caution"
The Island, the border, and the plague

The Island, the border, and the plague

On March 30, the MV Coho exited Victoria Harbour without ceremony on its last voyage after the COVID-19 curtain had come down on cross-border travel, with just a handful of last U.S. returnees.
B.C. government to launch employer registry to safeguard foreign workers

B.C. government to launch employer registry to safeguard foreign workers

'Things are moving and we really hope it’s in the right direction,' says Mexican consul general, following months of criticism after the COVID-19 pandemic left hundreds of foreign workers ill and revealed systemic problems in a bilateral program many say is ripe for an overhaul.
Air quality advisory cancelled

Air quality advisory cancelled

Metro Vancouver has ended the fine particulate matter Air Quality Advisory that has been in effect since Sept. 8. Air quality has improved due to cleaner marine air flowing into the region.
Former prime minister John Turner dead at 91

Former prime minister John Turner dead at 91

Former prime minister John Turner, whose odyssey from a "Liberal dream in motion" to a political anachronism spanned 30 years, has died at the age of 91.
Air quality advisories still in effect but improvements hoped for this weekend

Air quality advisories still in effect but improvements hoped for this weekend

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says air quality in southern and central British Columbia is expected to improve through the weekend as a new weather system moves in.
Air Canada to offer 'unlimited travel' for one flat monthly rate

Air Canada to offer 'unlimited travel' for one flat monthly rate

The Air Canada Infinite Canada Flight Pass is available for purchase in Canada from Sept. 16 to 23.
Update: One person dead after Richmond shooting, homicide team deployed

Update: One person dead after Richmond shooting, homicide team deployed

One person is dead following a shooting in Richmond Friday night.
City of North Van’s patio program to last until pandemic ends

City of North Van’s patio program to last until pandemic ends

While there may be no such thing as an endless summer, patio season is becoming a year-round affair in the City of North Vancouver. Council voted unanimously on a motion from Mayor Linda Buchanan Sept.