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Royal excitement puts spotlight on Saanich Peninsula

Royal excitement puts spotlight on Saanich Peninsula

International attention has been focused on the Saanich Peninsula since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to stay in a multimillion-dollar estate there, highlighting the area’s natural beauty — along with its restaurants and real estate.
UPDATE: Lynn Valley RCMP standoff ends

UPDATE: Lynn Valley RCMP standoff ends

UPDATE: As of 6 p.m., North Vancouver RCMP say the standoff has ended. The incident on Lynn Valley Rd. in #NorthVan has now been resolved. One male was taken into custody by officers at the scene and the road has been reopened to traffic.
High avalanche risk throughout North Shore mountains

High avalanche risk throughout North Shore mountains

Avalanche Canada is again warning anyone venturing into the North Shore mountains of higher than normal avalanche danger ratings.
'Overloaded' weak snowpack continues to pose avalanche risk

'Overloaded' weak snowpack continues to pose avalanche risk

Whistler Blackcomb patroller caught in Jan. 1 slide during avalanche control work
B.C. loses more jobs than any other province in December

B.C. loses more jobs than any other province in December

It’s the sixth time in seven months the province has lost jobs
YVR construction will close ground level road access starting next week

YVR construction will close ground level road access starting next week

Vancouver International Airport will close the level one road access to the domestic terminal for construction starting next week.
B.C. Ferries cancels sailings on several routes due to 'extreme weather'

B.C. Ferries cancels sailings on several routes due to 'extreme weather'

Friday's early morning winter storm has prompted B.C. Ferries to cancel numerous sailings
TransLink prepares for delays as snow predicted for Metro Vancouver

TransLink prepares for delays as snow predicted for Metro Vancouver

TransLink is encouraging riders to plan ahead for potential weather-related delays tomorrow morning.
North Van mourns seven neighbours lost in Tehran crash

North Van mourns seven neighbours lost in Tehran crash

The North Shore’s Iranian community is reeling following the deaths of seven local Persians in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 in Tehran. The crash killed 176 people, including 63 Canadians.
Political turmoil in Iran brings angst to North Vancouver's Persian community

Political turmoil in Iran brings angst to North Vancouver's Persian community

Political tensions and the prospect of war between the United States and Iran have North Vancouver’s sizable Persian community feeling on edge.