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Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Intertwining a corporate brand with political stances can be a risky business, say analysts
Port Moody sea lion research station faces uncertain future

Port Moody sea lion research station faces uncertain future

The one-of-a-kind Port Moody research facility is in jeopardy, just as researchers say we need it most
Bat calls jump by 20 times on Island, but rabies risk not higher: expert

Bat calls jump by 20 times on Island, but rabies risk not higher: expert

Despite a seemingly high number of bats testing positive for rabies on Vancouver Island, experts say the public is not at increased risk of contracting the potentially fatal infection.
Physical literacy aims to get kids moving in West Van

Physical literacy aims to get kids moving in West Van

Playing hopscotch, swinging from monkey bars at recess and kicking a ball around the field used to be everyday activities for kids.
Hundreds of trucks clog Vancouver streets to protest state of B.C.’s forestry industry (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of trucks clog Vancouver streets to protest state of B.C.’s forestry industry (PHOTOS)

The truckers drove in from Merritt for this week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities conference to lobby for reforms
West Van cops interrupt catnap, arrest alleged cat burglar

West Van cops interrupt catnap, arrest alleged cat burglar

You snooze, you lose. West Vancouver police arrested a 55-year-old Vancouver man Monday after finding the sleeping suspect using a bag filled with allegedly stolen tools as a pillow.
Lynn Canyon Bridge to close for repairs

Lynn Canyon Bridge to close for repairs

UPDATE: As of Oct. 3, District of North Vancouver staff say the project has been postponed until the end of October. The District of North Vancouver is shutting down one of its most highly travelled bridges for two months of repairs. Starting Sept.
Teen cyclist seriously injured in crash with West Vancouver driver

Teen cyclist seriously injured in crash with West Vancouver driver

An 18-year-old man is in hospital with serious head injuries after a crash involving a driver and cyclist in West Vancouver Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened at the corner of 11 th Street and Gordon Avenue.
New SeaBus not fit for service until 2020

New SeaBus not fit for service until 2020

TransLink’s new SeaBus, the Burrard Chinook, won’t hit the water likely until the summer of 2020 after it was delivered in a state not suitable for service. The Chinook arrived from the Dutch firm Damen Shipyards Group in the summer.
(Video) Thief steals phone from teen who has multiple disabilities

(Video) Thief steals phone from teen who has multiple disabilities

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole a mobile phone from a young man with physical disabilities. A video of the incident and a photo of the suspect are posted below.