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Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Sufficient snow in the mountains, mixed precipitation in the rest of the province and widespread brisk temperatures are all in the forecast.
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Richmond court: Crown seeks jail time for climate protester

Richmond court: Crown seeks jail time for climate protester

A West Vancouver woman charged with mischief said she felt 'complete despair' over the climate crisis.
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69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

A new survey shows 4.2% of British Columbians were found to be climate deniers, while majorities across urban, suburban and rural B.C. backed suing fossil fuel companies for local damages.
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RoyalTea lives on in tribute to West Vancouver icon

RoyalTea lives on in tribute to West Vancouver icon

Carolanne Reynolds, an institution in West Vancouver civic life, died last month.
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Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools

Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools

Boys alleging they were sexually and physically abused by priests already known to be child abusers want to know why those men wound up teaching again.
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'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

According to a recent study, that attitude is putting both the environment and people at risk.
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B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

BC Dental Association notes no dentist is guaranteed to be on future boards of new regulator, set to launch Sept. 1.
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Family of five put out by West Vancouver house fire

Family of five put out by West Vancouver house fire

Investigators are on the scene in the Altamont neighbourhood Monday, trying to find the cause.
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B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling

B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling

A Metro Vancouver strata tenant won't be reimbursed for a $200 fine levied in a case of improper recycling.
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Baldrey: B.C. health care’s troubles become top-priority political issue

Baldrey: B.C. health care’s troubles become top-priority political issue

Spike in sick days booked by health care workers highlights system’s fraying edges as BC Liberals, Greens ramp up pressure on government.
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