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These B.C. garden centres have fire-resistant plants

These B.C. garden centres have fire-resistant plants

Tagging fire-resistant plants is part of a larger initiative to equip people in B.C. with knowledge and tools to mitigate wildfire risk.
B.C. flood insurance bill jumps a third to $675M

B.C. flood insurance bill jumps a third to $675M

Insured damages are dominated by business claims. But many Columbians living in high-risk flood areas didn't have access to insurance and the government bill is expected to climb into the billions of dollars.
SFU prof sentenced to 30-days' jail for Burnaby TMX tree-sit protest

SFU prof sentenced to 30-days' jail for Burnaby TMX tree-sit protest

A B.C. Supreme Court judge called Dr. Tim Takaro's violation of a court injunction keeping people from Trans Mountain Pipeline worksites 'serious' and said a jail sentence was the only way to deter others from ignoring court orders.
Save Old Growth protesters charged after attempted Ironworkers bridge blockade

Save Old Growth protesters charged after attempted Ironworkers bridge blockade

Five people were arrested and four cars were seized at the scene of Monday's protest
9 dadcore things to do on the North Shore this Father’s Day weekend

9 dadcore things to do on the North Shore this Father’s Day weekend

There's something for every dad in North Van and West Van
Report requested to assess gambling addiction in Squamish Nation fraud case

Report requested to assess gambling addiction in Squamish Nation fraud case

Judge orders report into potential 'pathological gambling' of former band councillor after noting hundreds of cash withdrawals near casinos
Editorial: Approving this West Van affordable housing project was the obvious choice

Editorial: Approving this West Van affordable housing project was the obvious choice

Flipping the Gordon Avenue property for profit would have made the District of West Vancouver into nothing more than an absentee real estate speculator.
Help sought for seniors evacuated from North Vancouver apartment fire

Help sought for seniors evacuated from North Vancouver apartment fire

Dozens of seniors remain out of their homes. Here's how you can help.
North Shore public dialogue sessions focus on housing challenge

North Shore public dialogue sessions focus on housing challenge

Three community events later this month will include speeches by housing experts.
Deep Cove’s iconic The Raven Pub set for Irish makeover

Deep Cove’s iconic The Raven Pub set for Irish makeover

The new tenant, which operates a number of Irish pubs in Vancouver, says much of the community staple will stay the same