Highlights

Online News Act: Google withholds AI chatbot as Meta runs ads opposing new law

OTTAWA — Tech companies are continuing to push back on the Liberal government over its Online News Act, with Google withholding its new artificial-intelligence chatbot from Canada and Meta running ads opposing the law.

Jul 17, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Geomagnetic storms might make vibrant northern lights dance across Metro Vancouver

A haunting green glow may be visible in the region this week.

Jul 17, 2023 12:19 PM Read more >

Mental health car finally coming to Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

The province will spend $3 million to stablish mobile mental health units to assist in mental health crises in several cities, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

Jul 17, 2023 12:12 PM Read more >

TransLink expands retail operations at transit hubs

Transit operator aims to help subsidize costs with retail lease revenue

Jul 17, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

'Aggressive' wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet

The BC Wildfire Service says an "aggressive" fire that exploded in size over the weekend has cut off a highway on the central coast, while more than a dozen new blazes have been sparked since Sunday.

Jul 17, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

'Not all devastation': Sprouts of green amidst blackened trees in Coquitlam's Minnekhada Park

It’s been more than eight months since a large fire swept through a popular Minnekhada Regional Park hiking area, but there are new signs of life.

Jul 17, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Baldrey: Federal election could raise constitutional intrigue

Could the second-place finisher wind up forming government in Ottawa next time out?

Jul 17, 2023 8:22 AM Read more >

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.

Jul 17, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

On Our Radar: You can help piece together a new Port Moody paint-by-numbers mural

Renewed waterways representing community well-being will soon be reflected on Spring Street in Port Moody.

Jul 16, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Minter: Cool yourself off under a shade tree

It’s time to plant a shade tree for future hot spells, writes master gardener Brian Minter.

Jul 16, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >