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Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

A coyote was not so wily after getting its head stuck in a jar and had to be freed by conservation officers in Maple Ridge. The COs tranquilized the animal, removed the jar and poured water over the animal's body to cool it down.
Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses fears around B.C.'s back to school plan for fall

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses fears around B.C.'s back to school plan for fall

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry remains confident about B.C. children returning to school this fall
Traps set after surge of possible ‘murder hornet’ sightings in B.C.

Traps set after surge of possible ‘murder hornet’ sightings in B.C.

A Saanich woman believes she spotted an Asian giant hornet — commonly referred to as the “murder hornet” — in her backyard over the weekend, but wasn’t able to kill or capture the insect for positive identification.
Henry slams airlines over flight manifests as COVID-19 cases climb by 146

Henry slams airlines over flight manifests as COVID-19 cases climb by 146

In a statement to the Tri-City News, Air Canada rejected the B.C. Provincial Health Officer's statements, saying Dr. Henry's office has 'refused' to get back to the airline.
North Van, West Van parents, teachers react to back-to-school plan

North Van, West Van parents, teachers react to back-to-school plan

Parents and teachers on the North Shore are having mixed reactions to the announcement that most public school students will be heading back to the classroom in September.
Developer plans removal of Harbourside eagles’ nest

Developer plans removal of Harbourside eagles’ nest

A long stalled development on the City of North Vancouver waterfront appears to be moving forward. But first, a pair of eagles nesting near the site will have to go.
Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

The survey also probed respondents on their views around wearing masks in public, on the return to school in the fall and anxiety over reopening plans.
SeaBus back to 15-minute daytime sailings

SeaBus back to 15-minute daytime sailings

The SeaBus is inching back towards pre-pandemic service levels. Starting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the SeaBus began running every 15 minutes from 7:15 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday.
New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine
Doctor occupies tree on Burnaby-New West border to oppose TMX

Doctor occupies tree on Burnaby-New West border to oppose TMX

A Vancouver-area doctor has occupied several trees in the area around the Brunette River, which straddles the border between New Westminster and Burnaby. The move, by Dr.