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Bowen connection to man charged in Burnaby death

Bowen connection to man charged in Burnaby death

The pastor of a church that helped sponsor a Syrian refugee family said it was “absolutely devastating” to find out one of the family members has been charged with murder in the death 13-year-old Marrisa Shen.
Island community's extra fundraising brought man now charged with Burnaby murder to Canada

Island community's extra fundraising brought man now charged with Burnaby murder to Canada

The pastor of a church that helped sponsor a Syrian refugee family said it was “absolutely devastating” to find out one of the family members has been charged with murder in the death 13-year-old Marrisa Shen.
Former West Van police officer vies for Vancouver mayor’s chair

Former West Van police officer vies for Vancouver mayor’s chair

A retired West Vancouver police officer is running for mayor in the City of Vancouver.
Fraser Institute to West Vancouver: Hey big spenders

Fraser Institute to West Vancouver: Hey big spenders

"You get what you pay for" says West Van mayor
Summer drought deals ‘devastating loss’ to western red cedar, B.C.’s official tree

Summer drought deals ‘devastating loss’ to western red cedar, B.C.’s official tree

Parksville is dealing with the “devastating loss of cedar trees in our parks” and is pinning the blame on summer droughts. Dry weather does not agree with western red cedars, B.C.’s official tree. They fare best in cool, wet environments.
North Shore Streamkeepers rally divers for Capilano River cleanup

North Shore Streamkeepers rally divers for Capilano River cleanup

A group of divers converged at the Cable Pools on the Capilano River on Saturday and pulled out old fishing gear, Kevlar fishing line, fish hooks and other debris, totalling 85 kilograms in weight.
B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

Revenue from levy will be needed to offset costs to cities and towns of legalization, Union of B.C. Municipalities president says
City of Burnaby reveals how much it spent fighting Trans Mountain pipeline in court

City of Burnaby reveals how much it spent fighting Trans Mountain pipeline in court

City manager confirms total legal bill, but won't share further details
Recycling truck plows into North Van home

Recycling truck plows into North Van home

A North Vancouver home was damaged Friday evening when a recycling truck veered into a driveway and collided with a house.
West Van Museum rebrand leaves history buffs in a huff

West Van Museum rebrand leaves history buffs in a huff

This article has been amended. The addition of three letters sparked a major debate over the future of history in West Vancouver Monday night.