Abandoned boats: Province says it is working on a new plan
The Province says it is currently exploring ways to prevent vessels from being abandoned and find recycling solutions to keep salvaged marine debris out of landfills.
BC Ferries offers travel tips for Labour Day long weekend
BC Ferries has some travel tips for customers planning to take the ferry between Thursday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 3, including families who want to squeeze in one more summer trip before the kids go back to school.
Police looking for trio in mischief incident at Park Royal Cineplex
West Vancouver Police Department is investigating an incident that resulted in damage to a theatre inside Park Royal Mall’s Cineplex Cinema.
Half-price adult cat adoption event a ‘purrfect’ success
Biscuit was one of the many lucky cats to find a loving home during the promotion. This muted calico is almost five-years-old and came to the Sea to Sky Branch after her owner was hospitalised and could no longer care for her.
Province refuses to revive train from Prince George to North Van
The provincial government has rejected a demand put forward by the small community of Lillooet to revive a passenger train service between Prince George and North Vancouver, with stops in Squamish, Whistler and Lillooet.
Slow down on BC Day long weekend; 470 injured in 1,400 crashes last year
B.C. highways will be busier than ever this long weekend. Drivers may be tempted to speed to try to get to their destination sooner but the reality is, speeding increases your risk of crashing and it's the top contributing factor in fatal crashes in B.C.
Can tech improve driver behaviour? ICBC recruits new drivers to find out
ICBC is launching a one-year pilot project for less experienced drivers and is looking for 7,000 drivers to see if its technology can improve their driving and make B.C. roads safer.
Ukrainians are the sexiest people; what about Canadians?
Big 7 Travel surveyed a sample of its 1.5 million social audience “to get an insight into where you’ll find the world’s most beautiful people”
42 emaciated horses at SPCA need help as care costs mount
The BC SPCA is reaching out to animal lovers across the province to help with care costs for 42 neglected horses who were seized from an Interior property in March. Veterinary, boarding and other costs for the horses have now exceeded $70,000.
New measles case confirmed in Lower Mainland
A new case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland. A Burnaby resident who travelled abroad to the Philippines has been confirmed to have the measles infection.











