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'It's a shame': Burnaby council sidesteps discussion on total politician pay

'It's a shame': Burnaby council sidesteps discussion on total politician pay

Councillors refused to second a motion by Coun. Richard Lee on creating a document detailing how much politicians are paid across government bodies.
West Vancouver woman sentenced in New Zealand for causing crash that seriously injured teens

West Vancouver woman sentenced in New Zealand for causing crash that seriously injured teens

The Canadian youth field hockey coach is leaving the country, after pleading guilty in court this week
B.C.'s ombudsperson wants code-of-conduct laws, integrity tools for local politicians

B.C.'s ombudsperson wants code-of-conduct laws, integrity tools for local politicians

Current codes of conduct for local elected officials "remain entirely optional," says Jay Chalke.
Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

In 2014, a dam holding back waste at the Mount Polley Mine collapsed, triggering one of the largest environmental disasters in B.C. history
Working "9 to 5": Five Tri-City actors cast in Royal City show

Working "9 to 5": Five Tri-City actors cast in Royal City show

Coquitlam’s Chantelle Ward, Kadia Kindersley, Nicole Stevens and Tessa Trach, as well as Port Coquitlam resident Sophia Pollock, are in the Royal City Musical Theatre production this spring.
Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by researchers at Vancouver university

Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by researchers at Vancouver university

In 30 seconds, it can detect things like GHB and ketamine.
Watch: Semi truck flips and catches fire on Highway 1 in Abbotsford

Watch: Semi truck flips and catches fire on Highway 1 in Abbotsford

Thursday's morning commute was slowed down by the crash.
Port Moody police warn of spike in parkade thefts and break-ins

Port Moody police warn of spike in parkade thefts and break-ins

Port Moody police says its officers have responded to "dozens" of reports of thefts and break-ins at underground parkades and storage lockers.
Kids can loop downtown Port Coquitlam before the May Day parade

Kids can loop downtown Port Coquitlam before the May Day parade

Port Coquitlam parents and caregivers get a three-day head start to sign up their kids for the annual May Days kids bike race.
Alleged Vancouver sucker-puncher going to trial on multiple assaults

Alleged Vancouver sucker-puncher going to trial on multiple assaults

Zachary Tyrell Shettell has already pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of merchandise under $5,000.