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Stormy space weather: Aurora borealis may grace Metro Vancouver skies tonight

Stormy space weather: Aurora borealis may grace Metro Vancouver skies tonight

The forecast shows clearing conditions for a possible display.
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Back to School in SD43: Teachers ready to welcome students Sept. 3

Back to School in SD43: Teachers ready to welcome students Sept. 3

The 2,600 teachers of the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association would like to extend a warm welcome back to the parents and students, writes president Ken Christiansen.
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Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

“Every school district will have a policy in place restricting cellphones from bell to bell,” premier says.
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For decades, they fought for others. King Charles III took notice

For decades, they fought for others. King Charles III took notice

Coquitlam’s Harinder Mahil and Farhad “Fred” Soofi of Port Moody, both immigrants, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their outstanding achievements to better the country and community.
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More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

Hydrophones automatically detect whale calls and clicks.
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'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

Kayaker Scott Suffron spotted the duo swimming through the waters of Indian Arm Sunday morning.
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B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
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B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

Vancouver’s seniors' housing strategy cites shortage in long-term care beds, inadequate rent subsidy program.
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Power boom: BC Hydro to spend $360M on Tri-City upgrades

Power boom: BC Hydro to spend $360M on Tri-City upgrades

The work is part of an overall plan to spend $36 billion on infrastructure in the province over the next 10 years.
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'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

The B.C. Conservatives received less than two per cent of the popular vote in the 2020 provincial election, but now are challenging Eby's New Democrats to possibly form government.
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