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Outdoor patio space in Deep Cove is popular — unlike initial traffic change

Outdoor patio space in Deep Cove is popular — unlike initial traffic change

At first the District of North Vancouver imposed a no-left-turn rule at Gallant and Panorama. When it changed its mind, it asked the RCMP to rescind traffic fines that had been issued
La Niña could mean B.C. is in for a colder-than-usual winter

La Niña could mean B.C. is in for a colder-than-usual winter

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officially issued a La Niña Advisory Thursday
Vancouver billboard displaying support for J.K. Rowling covered up after backlash

Vancouver billboard displaying support for J.K. Rowling covered up after backlash

"To me the message is very clear, because saying 'I love J.K. Rowling' very much means that you identify very clearly with a figure who has been widely condemned for herself speaking out against the trans community."
B.C. approves plastic bylaws in 5 communities, aims for provincial plan

B.C. approves plastic bylaws in 5 communities, aims for provincial plan

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia has approved bylaws banning single-use plastics in five communities as it drafts a regulation allowing other local governments to create their own policies without the need for provincial approval.
Air quality advisory continues

Air quality advisory continues

Metro Vancouver is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since Sept. 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region.
Smoke from distant fires in U.S. pose 'very high risk' for air quality in B.C.

Smoke from distant fires in U.S. pose 'very high risk' for air quality in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Metro Vancouver, showing a very high risk to health due to wildfire smoke from Washington and Oregon.
Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

The 36-year-old is recovering in hospital
North Shore's health officer answers hot button school questions at virtual town hall

North Shore's health officer answers hot button school questions at virtual town hall

The North Shore’s medical health officer addressed hot button issues including face masks, physical distancing and who needs to know if a school student gets COVID-19 during a virtual town hall this week. Dr.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 12

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 12

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:54 a.m. EDT on Sept. 12, 2020: There are 135,857 confirmed cases in Canada.
North Vancouver grain terminal silo collapses

North Vancouver grain terminal silo collapses

One of the new silos at Fibreco’s North Vancouver waterfront terminal has collapsed. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Friday. “Upon arrival it was determined that one of the silos has collapsed,” said assistant fire chief Jeremy Duncan.