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Coast guard suspends search for man overboard from freighter in Burrard Inlet

Coast guard suspends search for man overboard from freighter in Burrard Inlet

The Canadian Coast Guard has suspended its search and rescue operation for a man who went overboard from a freighter anchored off English Bay Friday morning, a spokesperson for the coast guard has confirmed.
Opinion: This Burnaby Highway 1 entrance faces a murky future

Opinion: This Burnaby Highway 1 entrance faces a murky future

If there is one topic that Burnaby residents definitely worry about, it’s traffic. I know because I’ve seen how much stories about traffic issues get read. Well, I have a doozy for you.
North Vancouver grad class unites to take a knee

North Vancouver grad class unites to take a knee

Group gesture during class photo shoot meant to show support for protesters
Search underway in Burrard Inlet for man overboard from freighter

Search underway in Burrard Inlet for man overboard from freighter

A search is underway today in Burrard Inlet for a man who went overboard from a freighter anchored off English Bay. Emergency calls about a man overboard from the Hong Kong-registered freighter Pilatus Venture came in at about 9:15 Friday morning.
Surrey’s IT police system gamble could nearly double transition costs: expert

Surrey’s IT police system gamble could nearly double transition costs: expert

City assuming it can keep using RCMP’s systems, but if it can’t, the extra price tag could be $32.5 million
B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff tried to guess alcohol level

B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff tried to guess alcohol level

The province is investigating allegations of staff in hospital emergency rooms playing a “game” to guess the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the allegations were brought to him Thursday night.
North Vancouver District probes gas-free future

North Vancouver District probes gas-free future

District of North Vancouver council is investigating how it can either eliminate or at least curtail down to nothing greenhouse gas emissions from newly constructed buildings. A split council passed a series of motions from Coun.
Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

The provincial government has launched a round-the-clock helpline for clinicians in need of addiction medicine support, while they treat patients.
City of North Vancouver advances Upper Lonsdale rental during first virtual public hearing

City of North Vancouver advances Upper Lonsdale rental during first virtual public hearing

The City of North Vancouver’s first attempt at a virtual public hearing resulted in some real-world decisions Monday night, with council unanimously voting to advance a proposal for a rental development in Upper Lonsdale.
Bowen is getting back sailings cut earlier this week

Bowen is getting back sailings cut earlier this week

Province steps in to prevent BC Ferries from removing sailings above contracted service levels