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Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

One flight came from South Korea and another left to Edmonton
Burnaby man called ‘youngest’ COVID-19 critically ill patient

Burnaby man called ‘youngest’ COVID-19 critically ill patient

The narrative some have put forward is that COVID-19 only harms the elderly. Vince Li wants to have a word with you about that.
Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Surinderpal Gill has been playing the lottery since he came to Canada 26 years ago, and after winning Lotto 6/49’s $1 million Guaranteed Prize on Canada Day this year, he’ll always have fond memories about July 1.
West Van choreographer left legacy of modern dance in Canada

West Van choreographer left legacy of modern dance in Canada

West Vancouver choreographer, artistic director and dance teacher Anna Wyman, an influential figure in the development of modern dance in Canada, died Saturday at Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 92.
Coquitlam RCMP raise alarm over needle-pierced lemons left in parks

Coquitlam RCMP raise alarm over needle-pierced lemons left in parks

So far there have been two cases of someone tying lemons stuck with sewing needles to tree branches, and some have claimed that it’s connected to witchcraft or voodoo.
He 'sounded so much like our grandson,' says scam victim

He 'sounded so much like our grandson,' says scam victim

A couple has lost $5,000 in a scam and is warning seniors not be sucked in to the next sad story they hear over the phone.
EDITORIAL: If we want better care for our seniors, it's on us to demand it

EDITORIAL: If we want better care for our seniors, it's on us to demand it

When Canadians learned from the military in May about conditions in long-term care homes in Eastern Canada amid the COVID-19 crisis, our reaction was one of horror.
West Van council OKs Gordon Ave. affordable housing

West Van council OKs Gordon Ave. affordable housing

In a bid to stop the exodus of young families from the municipality and repatriate some local workers, West Vancouver council has approved a mixed below-market rental and strata condo rezoning for 2195 Gordon Ave.
Lynn Valley daughters say virus revealed fault lines in care of elderly

Lynn Valley daughters say virus revealed fault lines in care of elderly

May Mikhail remembers the moment when she realized that her 94-year-old mom Isabelle probably wouldn’t survive the COVID-19 outbreak in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Care Centre.
RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains on a beach in Roberts Creek. RCMP said in a release that around 6 a.m. on July 11 a dog alerted two teens to an object on the beach below the 800 block of Bayview Road.