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More money for parks needed, Metro Van says

More money for parks needed, Metro Van says

Growing the regional parks system requires an increase in park acquisition levy, $4 hike next year to be considered in Metro Van budget
Dazzling full 'hunter' moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Dazzling full 'hunter' moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Last month, the Lower Mainland was treated to a rare treat: a breathtaking full harvest moon on Friday the 13th .
The UBCM convention starts Monday. Civic leaders will talk dirty money

The UBCM convention starts Monday. Civic leaders will talk dirty money

If you need to speak with your local mayor on Monday, they will likely be unreachable. That’s because the 116 th Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention begins Monday at Vancouver Convention Centre East and runs from Sept. 23–27.
If you see soldier running around on Burnaby Mountain - don't panic

If you see soldier running around on Burnaby Mountain - don't panic

If you see soldiers running around Burnaby Mountain, don’t worry - they are trained professionals.
Vancouver students kick off week of action against climate change with downtown ‘die-in’ (PHOTOS)

Vancouver students kick off week of action against climate change with downtown ‘die-in’ (PHOTOS)

Sustainabiliteens Vancouver has several events planned for Sept. 20 to 27
Surgical wait lists in B.C. at record-breaking high levels

Surgical wait lists in B.C. at record-breaking high levels

In a letter sent to all MLAs, the BC Anesthesiologists' Society claimed the wait list for people requiring medically necessary surgeries in the province has now reached 91,000.
They decide bears' fate. Who decides theirs?

They decide bears' fate. Who decides theirs?

Oversight in the works, says government spokesperson, after report criticizes BC Conservation Officer Service for a lack of transparency and not doing enough to prevent the killing of human-habituated wildlife
Richmond MP denies involvement of pro-China supporter in campaign

Richmond MP denies involvement of pro-China supporter in campaign

Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido has denied that a woman, who was at the forefront of the pro-China rally in Vancouver on Aug. 17, has been involved in his re-election campaign for the upcoming federal election.
Liberal candidate has signs vandalized with blackface

Liberal candidate has signs vandalized with blackface

Fallout from pictures of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dressed up in brownface in 2001 has reached the Kelowna-Lake Country riding. At least two election signs for MP Stephen Fuhr were vandalized overnight.
Spot the forgery but don't try it, Coquitlam RCMP say

Spot the forgery but don't try it, Coquitlam RCMP say

Someone with bad hand-writing tried to fake their license renewal date, although no one was charged the vehicle was impounded, and police say the forgery could have amounted to big fines