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Internal documents reveal DFO suppressed, downplayed threats to this B.C. endangered species

Internal documents reveal DFO suppressed, downplayed threats to this B.C. endangered species

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada undermined a scientific consensus that spelled out fishing threats to an endangered species in B.C., documents suggest. Now, some are calling for DFO to be torn down and rebuilt with scientists at the helm.
The 'Dangerous Six': Vancouver police identify potential targets of public gang violence

The 'Dangerous Six': Vancouver police identify potential targets of public gang violence

'Police are expecting this violence to continue and to potentially escalate'
Drought is on Metro Vancouver's horizon — will fixing water scarcity cost too much?

Drought is on Metro Vancouver's horizon — will fixing water scarcity cost too much?

Metro Vancouver has banked at least 60% of the region's future water supply on the Coquitlam Reservoir. But as it moves to secure municipal water for the next half-century, the fate of an Indigenous community and the river they live on is at stake.
Summer indoor wood burning ban across Metro Vancouver starts Saturday

Summer indoor wood burning ban across Metro Vancouver starts Saturday

Metro Vancouverites will need to hold off on indoor fires between May 15 and Sept. 15 for the sake of air quality
Actor Jim Carrey gives car to crew member on Metro Vancouver film set (PHOTO)

Actor Jim Carrey gives car to crew member on Metro Vancouver film set (PHOTO)

"After a heartfelt speech a name was drawn and now Jack is a proud new owner of a brand new Trailblazer."
Vancouver ranked best city for youth to work, despite crazy cost of living

Vancouver ranked best city for youth to work, despite crazy cost of living

A new study looking at the best places for youth to work in Canada has ranked Vancouver as number one, despite falling near the bottom in cost of living.
Grouse Grind reopens for season, BCMC trail closes for maintenance

Grouse Grind reopens for season, BCMC trail closes for maintenance

Are you ready to get your Grind on? 🏃
Baby birds orphaned and under threat in the Tri-Cities; here's what you can do right now to help

Baby birds orphaned and under threat in the Tri-Cities; here's what you can do right now to help

The Wildlife Rescue Association has seen a huge increase in orphaned, starving and injured baby birds being brought in for rehabilitation due to nests being knocked out of trees; the Burnaby-based agency has advice for people doing gardening or renovations to avoid disturbing nests
Here's what it is like to navigate the pandemic for people with vision loss

Here's what it is like to navigate the pandemic for people with vision loss

Tips and advice for how sighted folks can be a help, not a hindrance.
Amazon to expand, with 2,000 new jobs in Metro Vancouver

Amazon to expand, with 2,000 new jobs in Metro Vancouver

E-commerce giant to establish new facilities in five Lower Mainland communities