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Bowen cautiously welcomes back visitors

Bowen cautiously welcomes back visitors

Bowen Island is readying to welcome back tourists and seasonal residents alike following Premier John Horgan’s announcement Wednesday that B.C. is moving to stage three of the restart plan, which includes non-essential travel within the province.
Handsworth students create moving musical tribute for grad ceremony (VIDEO)

Handsworth students create moving musical tribute for grad ceremony (VIDEO)

There was no big prom dance or grad ceremony this year, but the graduating class from North Vancouver’s Ecole Handsworth Secondary still came together in a truly meaningful way to say goodbye to high school.
Sechelt council calls on BC Ferries to resume a full summer schedule

Sechelt council calls on BC Ferries to resume a full summer schedule

The wrangling over the ferry schedule on the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route continues, as local governments on the Sunshine Coast anticipate more tourist travel after the announcement that the province is moving into Phase 3 of its restart plan.
B.C. still unsure how in-class learning will look in September

B.C. still unsure how in-class learning will look in September

Nicholas Johansen Thursday, June 25 marked the last day of in-class learning in B.C. schools for the 2019-20 school year, but it's still unclear what a return to school will look like in September.
B.C. Ferries reopening Departure Bay, Tsawwassen terminal markets

B.C. Ferries reopening Departure Bay, Tsawwassen terminal markets

B.C. Ferries’ Nanaimo Quay market at Departure Bay and the Tsawwassen Quay are set to reopen today. The market buildings, washrooms and some vendors will be open, with more vendors planning to reopen in the coming week. B.C.
RCMP investigating DPD Chief’s wife over alleged altercation

RCMP investigating DPD Chief’s wife over alleged altercation

Surrey RCMP have launched an investigation following an alleged altercation involving the wife of Delta police Chief Neil Dubord near Centennial Beach.
Norgate Elementary moving ahead with IB plans

Norgate Elementary moving ahead with IB plans

Norgate Elementary is moving ahead with a plan to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, despite the curveball that COVID-19 has thrown at the school system.
Meet online, outside before ‘taking the plunge’ into a relationship during COVID-19: Henry

Meet online, outside before ‘taking the plunge’ into a relationship during COVID-19: Henry

It’s best to first meet online or outside before you “take the plunge" into a new relationship in the time of COVID-19, says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Henry offered the advice Thursday (June 25) during B.C.
FortisBC will likely fund a new District of Squamish climate change staffer

FortisBC will likely fund a new District of Squamish climate change staffer

Some on council note there might be a perception of bias within community
‘We are a ticking time bomb’: Belcarra mayor sounds alarm on wildfire threat

‘We are a ticking time bomb’: Belcarra mayor sounds alarm on wildfire threat

The Village of Belcarra has run out of water at least twice in the last few years while fighting house fires in the community