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Annual ShakeOut BC returns on Thursday

Annual ShakeOut BC returns on Thursday

Residents are encouraged to join in this year’s worldwide earthquake drill on Thursday.
B.C. political leaders meet for in-person debate tonight

B.C. political leaders meet for in-person debate tonight

The leaders of B.C.’s three main political parties will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Premier says BC NDP will extend rent freeze, re-announces rebate

Premier says BC NDP will extend rent freeze, re-announces rebate

B.C. Premier John Horgan detailed a plan Monday to “make life easier and more affordable for renters.” Horgan said in a news release that a re-elected BC NDP government will freeze rents to the end of 2021.
B.C. restaurants prepare to struggle through the rain and cold

B.C. restaurants prepare to struggle through the rain and cold

For restaurants, the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has been a tale of two cities. Restaurants in Vancouver’s and Victoria’s downtown core, typically buzzing with business lunches and after work cocktails, have been struggling.
Mail-in ballots mean 'definitive calls' difficult on election night

Mail-in ballots mean 'definitive calls' difficult on election night

Mail-in ballots could become a “much bigger feature” of future elections, according to an elections expert, as hundreds of thousands of British Columbians have already opted to vote-by-mail rather than stand in line at the polls on Oct. 24.
‘A real disaster’: advocates fear removal of Port Moody log boom threatens baby seals

‘A real disaster’: advocates fear removal of Port Moody log boom threatens baby seals

'They’re going to be pregnant and I don’t know where they’re going to go.'
This Port Moody teen solved Rubik’s cube 120 times while spinning a hula hoop

This Port Moody teen solved Rubik’s cube 120 times while spinning a hula hoop

Dominic Tulai will find out in several weeks whether his effort is a new Guinness world record.
Decorate and win for this Port Coquitlam holiday tree fundraiser

Decorate and win for this Port Coquitlam holiday tree fundraiser

The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society wants you to plan now for its Tree Festival fundraiser.
Vicious attack sends Coquitlam service dog to emergency surgery

Vicious attack sends Coquitlam service dog to emergency surgery

Family of Charlie, a female lab, says animal was bitten by another dog at Harbour View elementary school in Coquitlam
Eric Akis: Pulled turkey sandwiches give leftovers a southern twist

Eric Akis: Pulled turkey sandwiches give leftovers a southern twist

If you’re roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving and have leftovers, making sandwiches with sliced turkey on your favourite type of bread is a common way to use them up.