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Short film shows rugged, dangerous avalanche jobs in Rogers Pass

Short film shows rugged, dangerous avalanche jobs in Rogers Pass

The 12-minute film shows the impressive work two females contributed to make Rogers Pass what it is today.
People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

British Columbians impacted by the Metro Vancouver transit strike are demanding buses be made an essential service.
25 years of North Shore newspapers now available digitally through local libraries

25 years of North Shore newspapers now available digitally through local libraries

The Digital Libraries project is a partnership between the North Shore News and the libraries of North Vancouver and West Vancouver
Fireworks ban fizzles in District of North Vancouver

Fireworks ban fizzles in District of North Vancouver

Pyrotechnic displays are a unique West Coast cultural event at Halloween, says mayor
Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's outgoing chief coroner says it's been "extremely disappointing" to see overdose deaths turned into "political fodder" for critics of harm reduction and decriminalization as the province hits another record toll.
Former North Van Husky station to be replaced with rental apartments

Former North Van Husky station to be replaced with rental apartments

Public hearings for this kind of project are now banned in B.C.
Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Metro Vancouver will be 'closely monitoring' air quality as Parkland works to start up its Burnaby refinery starting Thursday morning.
Lawsuit seeks to halt supportive housing proposal in North Vancouver

Lawsuit seeks to halt supportive housing proposal in North Vancouver

A developer is alleging that he should have been consulted about the planned road access to the proposed building
Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Transit supervisor union issues strike notice for Feb. 3 if government-appointed non-binding mediation fails; action could affect SeaBus and SkyTrain.
'One of the strongest atmospheric rivers this winter' in Metro Vancouver forecast

'One of the strongest atmospheric rivers this winter' in Metro Vancouver forecast

"It's a multi-day duration event with heavy rainfall."