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Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

A Metro Vancouver report tracked urban forest decline amid a push for development. Without a massive drive to plant new trees, urban forests will fall even further.
Port Moody police investigating assault captured on video

Port Moody police investigating assault captured on video

Port Moody police arrested two 12-year-olds in connection with the assault.
Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

OTTAWA — The start to wildfire season has been far less dramatic than it was last year but the risk of hot, dry weather and severe fires remains high, officials warned Thursday.
Rivers recede as B.C. faces prospect of 'unfamiliar territory' for drought

Rivers recede as B.C. faces prospect of 'unfamiliar territory' for drought

Parts of British Columbia will likely enter "unfamiliar territory" with drought if they see another hot, dry summer, says the head of the province's River Forecast Centre. Dave Campbell says persistent drought conditions in B.C.
Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Talon Helicopters has been contracted by FortisBC to inspect pipelines
'It was a nightmare': Family recounts traumatic Squamish incident

'It was a nightmare': Family recounts traumatic Squamish incident

A vehicle dragged a stroller with a baby inside it for blocks, while a grandmother faces a long recovery from head trauma.
Find your old locker at Port Moody Secondary's golden gala

Find your old locker at Port Moody Secondary's golden gala

Alumni, including educators and admin, are invited to PMSS' 50th anniversary party on May 29, 2024.
Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver inches closer to phasing out small gas engines

Metro Vancouver directs staff to proceed with public engagement as it explores phasing out small gas-powered engines in leaf blowers, pressure washers and lawnmowers.
A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

"It was a very bright green, beautiful orb," said one Kelowna resident.
Coquitlam science whiz to represent Canada in Kazakhstan

Coquitlam science whiz to represent Canada in Kazakhstan

Grade 10 student Lawrence Luo, 16, who previously lived in the United States, will travel to Kazakhstan in July with three other Canadian science students.