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Olympian Adam Kreek offers to row Greta Thunberg to Victoria

Olympian Adam Kreek offers to row Greta Thunberg to Victoria

Teen climate activist: 'I don’t know anything about an invitation to Victoria, and I have definitely not declined it because of “emissions” from the public transport ferry'
The view of a tight election from inside Terry Beech’s Burnaby North-Seymour victory party

The view of a tight election from inside Terry Beech’s Burnaby North-Seymour victory party

A moment of hesitation preceded an uproar of cheers and a shower of praise for Terry Beech as the Liberal incumbent, in Burnaby’s tightest race, reclaimed his seat in Parliament Monday night.
Ferry terminal at YVR ‘suggested’ as province looks at B.C. Ferries’ future

Ferry terminal at YVR ‘suggested’ as province looks at B.C. Ferries’ future

A government review of BC Ferries has raised the idea of building a terminal on Iona Island near YVR.
Trampoline death: Richmond park staff not trained, says coroner

Trampoline death: Richmond park staff not trained, says coroner

Grim details also highlighted that the three staff members had no idea how to administer first aid or how to respond in an emergency
Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg to attend Vancouver rally Friday

Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg to attend Vancouver rally Friday

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg will be in Vancouver on Friday to take part in a ‘post-election’ Climate Strike . Thousands are expected to attend the rally to hear the 16-year-old Swedish climate champion speak before taking to the streets.
Leading a minority government will be Trudeau's biggest test

Leading a minority government will be Trudeau's biggest test

Trudeau’s political survival is testament to the resilience of privilege
Surrey vote reflects bigger federal picture

Surrey vote reflects bigger federal picture

City's support for Liberals slips but remains strong; New Democrats fail to regain strength of 2011 election
Terry Beech re-elected as MP for Burnaby North-Seymour

Terry Beech re-elected as MP for Burnaby North-Seymour

"We did it!" exclaimed Liberal MP Terry Beech as he claimed victory in the riding of Burnaby North-Seymour, with the NDP’s Svend Robinson coming in second. With 172 out of 190 polls reporting, Beech had 15,427 votes (35.
Some delays expected around 1300 block of Marine Drive in West Van

Some delays expected around 1300 block of Marine Drive in West Van

Traffic on Marine Drive may be a tad sluggish this fall as Grosvenor begins a six- to eight-week construction project this Monday on the south side of the 1300 block of Marine Drive in West Vancouver.
North Van woman ordered to cover vet bills after off-leash dog attack

North Van woman ordered to cover vet bills after off-leash dog attack

A North Vancouver woman has been ordered to pay a hefty vet bill after her off-leash dog attacked a stranger’s dog on public property.