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Letter: If you meet a farmer, you should give them a hug

Letter: If you meet a farmer, you should give them a hug

Farming is hard work, and the West is guilty of 'unconscionable' amounts of food waste, this letter writer argues
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Trial set for spring of 2023 for man charged in Lynn Valley stabbing attacks

Trial set for spring of 2023 for man charged in Lynn Valley stabbing attacks

Yannick Bandaogo, 29, is charged with second-degree murder along with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated assault in the attacks which happened a year ago in North Vancouver. His trial will start in May 2023.
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Here is how much TransLink is increasing fares on Metro Vancouver transit (GRAPH)

Here is how much TransLink is increasing fares on Metro Vancouver transit (GRAPH)

Summer bummer!
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New FortisBC temporary work camp for 600 workers proposed for Squamish

New FortisBC temporary work camp for 600 workers proposed for Squamish

This and other updates related to the Woodfibre LNG facility presented to District of Squamish council.
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Trail groomer machines damage Mount Seymour's trees

Trail groomer machines damage Mount Seymour's trees

Parts of trees were 'lopped off' by heavy machinery on a seldom-used trail, says an outdoor enthusiast
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B.C. records six more COVID-19 deaths; pandemic toll rises to 2,981

B.C. records six more COVID-19 deaths; pandemic toll rises to 2,981

ICU COVID-19 patient count highest in two weeks.
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Outcry grows as B.C. government agency plans widespread South Coast herbicide spray

Outcry grows as B.C. government agency plans widespread South Coast herbicide spray

The five-year Pest Management Plan, which covers Squamish to Hope, targets native hard woods and Indigenous medicines and food in efforts to increase lumber output.
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How the new Liberal-NDP deal will impact British Columbians

How the new Liberal-NDP deal will impact British Columbians

The new deal makes many promises, including introducing a new dental care program for low-income Canadians. But those savings are likely to be "eaten up" by higher housing costs, according to one B.C. university professor.
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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters set to open first North Shore location

49th Parallel Coffee Roasters set to open first North Shore location

The B.C.-founded chain is opening a North Van café featuring a coffee named for the North Shore as well as the 'Mountain Highway' doughnut 🍩
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Digital road sign pranked with cheeky message about hot moms in North Vancouver

Digital road sign pranked with cheeky message about hot moms in North Vancouver

Drivers in North Van were surprised by an unusual road sign request Thursday morning featuring an acronym for sexually attractive moms.
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