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John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

As temperatures drop, rubber in summer or all season tires hardens, becoming more inflexible and killing traction — the thing you want most in poor road conditions.
Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, nearly 900 foreign mothers paid to give birth in B.C.; however, that figure dropped substantially, to 152, in 2021. Now, with travel restrictions lifted, birth tourism appears back on the rise, says immigration researcher.
Tri-City schools are open again as snow turns to rain

Tri-City schools are open again as snow turns to rain

School District 43 reopens schools after two snow days
Tri-Cities Today: January 19, 2024

Tri-Cities Today: January 19, 2024

Here's what's on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.
B.C. strata ordered to pay almost $11K for flood damage

B.C. strata ordered to pay almost $11K for flood damage

Residents putting grease down kitchen sinks could have been responsible for repeated strata pipe blockages and floods.
Children's advocate considers new review of Port Alberni boy's death

Children's advocate considers new review of Port Alberni boy's death

Representative for children and youth Jennifer Charlesworth says she wants to meet with Dontay Patrick Lucas’s family and members of the Port Alberni community
This Port Moody pub wasn't lively enough — now it's closed

This Port Moody pub wasn't lively enough — now it's closed

Livelyhood opened in Port Moody in 2021.
B.C. pair dispute who lent whom $3,750

B.C. pair dispute who lent whom $3,750

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered Manroop Singh Sangha to repay Amansukhdeep Kaur $3,550.
Tesla supercharger queue jams North Vancouver parking lot

Tesla supercharger queue jams North Vancouver parking lot

A combination of cold weather and other Tesla-specific issues is causing the congestion, expert says.
Junket to Dubai for New West mayor, climate manager estimated at $31,000

Junket to Dubai for New West mayor, climate manager estimated at $31,000

New West councillor Daniel Fontaine says the public is still in the dark about the mayor's trip to Dubai. He plans to table a motion at Monday's council meeting.