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Droves of pandemic puppies being seized and surrendered, says BC SPCA

Droves of pandemic puppies being seized and surrendered, says BC SPCA

With demand dropping, many backyard breeders in B.C. are unable to sell their puppies. This has resulted in more seizures and surrenders, says the animal welfare organization.
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Charity sounds alarm over scam involving reusable grocery bags

Charity sounds alarm over scam involving reusable grocery bags

It began in July 2022 when the society was approached by a representative of a company called Konect Media and offered advertising space on 10,000 reusable grocery bags for $1,500.
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Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

The future for Quest staff remains uncertain.
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Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

Canada eases travel permits for Iranians avoiding regime

It will be easier for Iranians to extend their stay rather than go home to a regime with no respect for human rights.
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Squamish accountant facing fraud and theft charges

Squamish accountant facing fraud and theft charges

Two businesses reported being defrauded of $200,000: North Vancouver RCMP.
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Seniors advocate calls for changes to home support, saying it's too expensive

Seniors advocate calls for changes to home support, saying it's too expensive

Most provinces don’t charge for home support, and of those that do, B.C. is the most expensive, which means fewer people are using it, says a new report from the seniors advocate. Instead, they’re going into long-term care.
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Forecast calls for snow and temperatures to feel like -15 C in parts of Metro Vancouver

Forecast calls for snow and temperatures to feel like -15 C in parts of Metro Vancouver

That is pretty cold.
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Polygon exhibit highlights African diasporic culture from both sides of the Atlantic

Polygon exhibit highlights African diasporic culture from both sides of the Atlantic

‘As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic’ runs at the North Vancouver gallery Feb. 24 to May. 14
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What happens when a Vancouver transit bus is involved in an accident?

What happens when a Vancouver transit bus is involved in an accident?

Everything you need to know.
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Nonagenarians dress to the nines at special Sunday service

Nonagenarians dress to the nines at special Sunday service

West Vancouver’s St. David’s United Church honours several distinguished members who have all reached their 90th birthdays
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