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Grounded barge at Quadra Island is floating again

Grounded barge at Quadra Island is floating again

The massive barge that ran aground on Quadra Island on the night of Nov. 9 has been lifted off the rocks and refloated. Catherine Smith, whose house was closest to the marooned barge, said she was awakened at 3:30 a.m.
Endangered Howe Sound glass reefs need protection, group says

Endangered Howe Sound glass reefs need protection, group says

Conservationists are calling for greater protection of some endangered but important glass sponge reefs on the floor of Howe Sound after new scientific research shows the existing rules may not be adequate.
North Vancouver police seek witnesses after pedestrian struck

North Vancouver police seek witnesses after pedestrian struck

North Vancouver RCMP are looking for anyone who may have witnessed an accident in which a pedestrian was struck near the intersection of Main Street and Mountain Highway, early on Oct. 31. The accident happened at around 5:15 a.m.
Provincial government introduces new vaping laws

Provincial government introduces new vaping laws

Higher taxes, packaging restrictions and nicotine limits proposed by B.C. NDP
Vancouver detectives locate stolen 330-pound bronze statue

Vancouver detectives locate stolen 330-pound bronze statue

A large, abstract statue of a figure on a horse has been returned to its rightful owner after it was stolen early in the morning on Nov. 4 .
UPDATED: Union says Metro Vancouver transit strike action will escalate starting tomorrow

UPDATED: Union says Metro Vancouver transit strike action will escalate starting tomorrow

Bus drivers will refuse overtime starting Friday
UPDATE: Vagramov says 'awkward date' resulted in sex assault charge

UPDATE: Vagramov says 'awkward date' resulted in sex assault charge

Port Moody mayor claims he has been "exonerated" but charges were stayed after he completed "alternative measures."
Lynn Canyon suspension bridge closing for repairs (for real this time)

Lynn Canyon suspension bridge closing for repairs (for real this time)

The District of North Vancouver’s popular Lynn Canyon suspension bridge will be out of commission for more than two months of repairs – for real this time.
Squamish woman Cheryl Smith missing

Squamish woman Cheryl Smith missing

RCMP ask for public’s help
New legal clinic to open in Surrey

New legal clinic to open in Surrey

$250,000 grant will allow Sources Community Resources Society to staff lawyers for low-income and marginalized residents