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B.C. man convicted of distracted driving despite dead iPhone battery

B.C. man convicted of distracted driving despite dead iPhone battery

The judge ruled it didn’t matter that the battery was dead or that the driver was not using the phone.
New Mountain Highway overpass gets congested debut

New Mountain Highway overpass gets congested debut

It’s been a bumpy ride for the new Mountain Highway overpass. The first component of the $198-million Lower Lynn interchange project opened on Saturday but people quickly found traffic backed up as far as Kirkstone Road.
3,000-unit development could be built on Squamish land near Burrard Bridge

3,000-unit development could be built on Squamish land near Burrard Bridge

Squamish Nation is poised to develop its land at the south end of Burrard Bridge to produce as many as 3,000 residential units, possibly largely rental, according to an April 10 Globe and Mail news story .
Squamish council urges further action to combat ‘climate emergency’

Squamish council urges further action to combat ‘climate emergency’

Lower Mainland Local Government Association resolution urges provincial and federal governments to ramp up response to climate change
Capilano University group searches for an antidote to online hate

Capilano University group searches for an antidote to online hate

Roundtable discussion leads to letter asking for protections from internet vitriol
Coroner concludes investigation into North Van cyclist’s death

Coroner concludes investigation into North Van cyclist’s death

The B.C. Coroners Service has concluded its investigation into the death of a North Vancouver cyclist killed in a collision with a dump truck in Moodyville last year. Brian Hughes, 55, died near the corner of East Second Street and St.
West Vancouver police take over Ambleside Youth Centre fire probe

West Vancouver police take over Ambleside Youth Centre fire probe

West Vancouver police have taken over the investigation into the March 30 fire that destroyed the Ambleside Youth Centre.
UPDATED: Blaze erupts in downtown Squamish Monday morning

UPDATED: Blaze erupts in downtown Squamish Monday morning

Squamish RCMP say at least one person went to hospital because of smoke inhalation
Free menstrual products coming to public schools

Free menstrual products coming to public schools

North Vancouver trustee applauds move to address 'period poverty'
North Vancouver shooting victim, a Burnaby mom, dies

North Vancouver shooting victim, a Burnaby mom, dies

Investigators release photos of Anita Nguyen's car, appeal for help from public