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Fraser Health unveils a tool to spot contamination in real-time

Fraser Health unveils a tool to spot contamination in real-time

A new tool that measures leftover cellular residue on contaminated surfaces will allow cleaning staff to ensure they have decontaminated high-touch areas in hospitals and long-term care homes.
BBB: It's the worst wildfire season in BC's history. Are you ready to be evacuated?

BBB: It's the worst wildfire season in BC's history. Are you ready to be evacuated?

Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit. Place your important documents on an upper floor in a fireproof box, the Better Business Bureau advises.
Rain and cooler weather bring reprieve to B.C. wildfire crews, but only for few days

Rain and cooler weather bring reprieve to B.C. wildfire crews, but only for few days

A cooling trend with potential rain showers across much of British Columbia is expected to ease wildfire conditions for the next 36 to 48 hours, but hot, dry weather is set to return by the end of the week.
Man arrested for indecent act on Coquitlam's Hoy Creek trail

Man arrested for indecent act on Coquitlam's Hoy Creek trail

The suspect is being described as a man in his mid-30s with a Middle Eastern accent.
Take a walk through a world-class arboretum in Coquitlam

Take a walk through a world-class arboretum in Coquitlam

Urban trees at səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview, some of which were planted more than a century ago, will be highlighted during an Aug. 16 tour.
Vancouver translator reaches settlement with British Museum over unauthorized work

Vancouver translator reaches settlement with British Museum over unauthorized work

Vancouver-based Yilin Wang says the museum has agreed to compensate her for translations that are part of an ongoing exhibit dubbed “China’s hidden century.”
Update: Metro Vancouver senior missing over long weekend found dead

Update: Metro Vancouver senior missing over long weekend found dead

The elderly Maple Ridge man had been missing for three days.
They've volunteered for years in the Tri-Cities. Now, these 10 are called 'Community Champs'

They've volunteered for years in the Tri-Cities. Now, these 10 are called 'Community Champs'

A celebration was held at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam on Aug. 6, 2023, to pay tribute to 10 volunteers living in the federal riding of Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam.
Whistler dog walker spotted 'dragging' dog into 'forced bear encounter'

Whistler dog walker spotted 'dragging' dog into 'forced bear encounter'

Photographer Natalie Wannamaker says the woman ignored her warnings of bears in the area, bringing her on-leash dog within inches of a young bear on the Valley Trail
Mario Canseco: British Columbians rank B.C.’s best and worst premiers

Mario Canseco: British Columbians rank B.C.’s best and worst premiers

Research Co. and Glacier Media polling reveal current attitudes toward recent B.C. leaders