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E-bike charger caused North Vancouver fire that left 10 people homeless

E-bike charger caused North Vancouver fire that left 10 people homeless

The fire caused by the electric bike charger left a house on East Second Street with ‘significant’ fire damage. E-battery fires can burn extremely hot.
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While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

Dr. Bonnie Henry says this respiratory illness season has been "very unusual."
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Why e-bike battery chargers catch fire and how to prevent it

Why e-bike battery chargers catch fire and how to prevent it

Don’t leave an electric bike charging overnight and always use the charger and charging cord intended for that bike.
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West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

Christa Bortignon claims masters athlete of the year honours after rewriting the record books in her first season competing in the women’s 85+ age category
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North Vancouver's new Spirit Trail bridge over Lynn Creek is finally open

North Vancouver's new Spirit Trail bridge over Lynn Creek is finally open

The new bridge drastically cuts down the time it takes to walk for groceries for thousands of residents in one of North Van’s fastest growing neighbourhoods.
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Sponsored Iranian prisoner released on bail, two others have death sentences revoked

Sponsored Iranian prisoner released on bail, two others have death sentences revoked

People are being asked to boost the signal for Mohammad Ghobadlou, who is reportedly being readied for execution
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For old-timer's sake: The Polygon's new program puts seniors first

For old-timer's sake: The Polygon's new program puts seniors first

The program series will offer varying activities and will run once a month until the end of the year.
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Smaller B.C. cities are seeing more deaths than births

Smaller B.C. cities are seeing more deaths than births

Big cities are attracting working-age people, new census data shows. Seniors, meanwhile, are choosing to move to rural communities.
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Wet weather closes Grouse Mountain and Mt Seymour

Wet weather closes Grouse Mountain and Mt Seymour

Most of the North Shore was put on flood watch Thursday
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Map: 3,000 km wide 'strong low' drenching Metro Vancouver with rain

Map: 3,000 km wide 'strong low' drenching Metro Vancouver with rain

It's not an atmospheric river, but forecasters note the duration of the wet weather is "concerning."
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