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Winter rescue season begins, North Shore Rescue says

Winter rescue season begins, North Shore Rescue says

If you want to experience frozen, you now have two options – get to a movie theatre or get lost in the mountains. “We need to be prepared now for full winter conditions,” said Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue team leader.
B.C. still in good shape, says finance minister

B.C. still in good shape, says finance minister

Revenue from forestry down, but B.C. still in surplus position
Overhaul Canada's voting system, says poll

Overhaul Canada's voting system, says poll

Conservative voters appear to increasingly sympathize with a call to move to proportional representation, says poll
One month in, West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP still finding his footing

One month in, West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP still finding his footing

One month after Canada's 43rd election campaign, Patrick Weiler—the 33-year-old rookie Liberal MP now representing the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding—is still finding his footing.
Vancouver’s tech talent ranking climbs to No. 3 in Canada: report

Vancouver’s tech talent ranking climbs to No. 3 in Canada: report

The city is now ranked one of the top three tech hubs in the country
Metro Vancouver business community urging resolution to avoid transit strike

Metro Vancouver business community urging resolution to avoid transit strike

‘The potential for a system-wide shutdown is very worrisome for our region’s business community’
Here is how TransLink says you can prepare for the ‘complete transit shutdown’

Here is how TransLink says you can prepare for the ‘complete transit shutdown’

Starting on Wednesday, residents of the Lower Mainland will have to make alternative arrangements if they usually ride the bus to work.
Black market set to reap rich harvest from new B.C. vape laws

Black market set to reap rich harvest from new B.C. vape laws

The black market could be the big winner if the B.C. government follows through with plans to levy a 20 per cent tax on all vape-related products, restrict access to those products and add deterrents such as mandated plain packaging.
Trucker arrested for impaired driving after careening from Surrey to Lions Bay

Trucker arrested for impaired driving after careening from Surrey to Lions Bay

North Vancouver RCMP say impaired driving charges are pending for a trucker who drove his 18-wheeler for at least 50 kilometres swerving across lanes and repeatedly ricocheting off the concrete median Sunday night.
One third of police complaints not handled on time

One third of police complaints not handled on time

Civilian complaint process would relieve police burdens