Watch out for Australian bushfire scams
Australian consumer watchdog has warned that scammers are collecting money posing as victims of Australian bushfires or charities claiming to be helping the victims.
Health Canada advises against using unauthorised skin-whitening cream
As of June 30, 2019, products for topical use exceeding a 2% hydroquinone concentration require a prescription from a healthcare practitioner in order to be sold in Canada.
Reward offered for info on skinning of bear cub
The discarded skin of what appeared to be a bear cub found in Beaverdell, BC, has prompted non-profit The Fur-Bearers to issue a reward to assist an investigation.
BC Ferries cancels several sailings
BC Ferries has cancelled several sailings due to the heavy rain and strong winds. Here are the cancelled sailings.
Largest skating rink in Lower Mainland opens tomorrow in North Vancouver
The largest ice-skating rink in Metro Vancouver will open officially to the public tomorrow, December 19, at The Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Funding to support homeless and at-risk veterans
Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence today announced funding for Good Shepherd Refuge Social Ministries through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.
Dangerous avalanche conditions for Coastal Mountains
The snowpack structure is a loaded gun waiting for the next storms with the unusually low early season snowfall, according to an avalanche warning issued for Coastal Mountains.
Guide fined $2,000 for approaching a whale at distance of less than 100 metres
This is the first conviction under the amended Marine Mammal Regulations as part of the modernised Fisheries Act. The new regulations significantly strengthen protections for marine mammals.
BC economy projected to outperform the country
B.C.’s economy remains resilient amid global uncertainty and is expected to outperform the country with steady growth over the forecast
Robson Square Ice Rink is now open
Lace up the skates and hit the ice at the Robson Square—for FREE. The Robson Square rink is now officially open for skating.











