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Spotted: Giant insect like a cross between moth and tarantula

Spotted: Giant insect like a cross between moth and tarantula

Chantal Contorines was walking to her car when her daughter Sofia spotted an enormous insect on the pavement under a tree. “What is that, Mom?” asked the nine-year-old. Contorines didn’t have a clue.
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of COVID-19 exposure to strip club visitors

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of COVID-19 exposure to strip club visitors

Brandi's Exotic Show Lounge says it has temporarily closed to address 'some concerns from VCH.'
Coquitlam McDonald's closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Coquitlam McDonald's closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

A Coquitlam McDonald's restaurant has reportedly closed after one of its workers tested positive for COVID-19, reports say.
North Van rescue crews respond to two mountain callouts a few hours apart

North Van rescue crews respond to two mountain callouts a few hours apart

It was a busy morning on the mountain for North Vancouver fire and rescue crews. District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services responded to two calls to assist people in distress on the Grouse Grind and BCMC Trail Saturday. Shortly after 8 a.
British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians are being warned about some hand sanitizer products manufactured in Mexico, which may contain a potentially toxic ingredient.
North Van District not liable for tree damaging resident’s fence, CRT rules

North Van District not liable for tree damaging resident’s fence, CRT rules

If a municipal tree falls on a backyard fence, don’t expect the local government to pick up the tab.
‘Conditions are deplorable’: Mexican diplomat calls for oversight for B.C. migrant workers

‘Conditions are deplorable’: Mexican diplomat calls for oversight for B.C. migrant workers

Mexican consul general in B.C. calls for Mexico's migrant workers to be afforded the same rights as Canadian workers
Helicopter landing on Tofino beach probed

Helicopter landing on Tofino beach probed

A private helicopter that made what looked like a non-emergency landing on a Tofino beach has sparked an investigation by Transport Canada that could result in fines and suspensions for the operators.
Court allows illegal North Van townhouse ‘hostel’ to be sold

Court allows illegal North Van townhouse ‘hostel’ to be sold

NOTE: This story has been updated since it was first posted. The North Vancouver townhouse once used as an illegal hostel will soon be hitting the market by order of a B.C. Supreme Court Judge.
School staff face layoffs as North Shore school districts pass budgets

School staff face layoffs as North Shore school districts pass budgets

20 staff in North Van, 5 in West Van likely to lose jobs as revenues fall