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Protest sees ‘F#*% the CCP’ lantern erected in front of Chinese consulate

Protest sees ‘F#*% the CCP’ lantern erected in front of Chinese consulate

On a day widely regarded as the founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in Vancouver rallied in masks in front of the Chinese consulate. Midnight on Oct.
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YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

The University of British Columbia will help select the test used in a new COVID-19 rapid testing study, the Vancouver International Airport and WestJet announced Thursday.
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Port Moody developer pitches idea of rebuilding Kyle Centre

Port Moody developer pitches idea of rebuilding Kyle Centre

An early pitch to Port Moody council by developer Bill Laidler for a six-storey rental building on St. George Street has sparked renewed discussion around the future of the Kyle Centre community facility just across the street.
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BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

Eight puppies have already died after contracting parvovirus, despite treatment
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B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has launched a campaign to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
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Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry
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More than 1,100 COVID-19 claims filed with WorkSafe B.C.

More than 1,100 COVID-19 claims filed with WorkSafe B.C.

More than 1,130 COVID-19 claims for worker’s compensation have been filed with Worksafe B.C. through the first six months of the pandemic, according to figures from the province’s worker safety organization.
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One dead on North Van's Capilano River after 'large volume of water' released

One dead on North Van's Capilano River after 'large volume of water' released

Metro Vancouver and coroner investigating after large volume of water released from spillway gate during maintenance. Several people were swept into the river. One person is dead.
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Coquitlam sister calls on Canada for help after Iranian intelligence agents imprison family

Coquitlam sister calls on Canada for help after Iranian intelligence agents imprison family

They took away a father, mother and even her nieces piano, says Coquitlam sister.
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'This is getting crazy,' says owner who took Coquitlam strata to court over $5.3 million repair

'This is getting crazy,' says owner who took Coquitlam strata to court over $5.3 million repair

Judge rules work must go ahead, owners to pay more than $100,000 each in special levy
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