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New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

The province has announced new restrictions on open burning, including more stringent rules in areas near communities, shorter burn periods and a requirement to dry out debris.
'Protesting grandpa' arrested after trying to snorkel into Burnaby pipeline facility

'Protesting grandpa' arrested after trying to snorkel into Burnaby pipeline facility

Terry Christenson, 71, has previously scaled trees to protest Trans Mountain project

Woman reported missing in PoCo sought by Coquitlam RCMP

A woman wanted on a BC Mental Health Act warrant is being sought by police in the Tri-Cities. The Coquitlam RCMP said Larissa Milus was last seen on July 4 at 6:50 p.m. in Port Coquitlam and was reported missing later that day.
Remote island cabin saved my life, says hiker who lost his way

Remote island cabin saved my life, says hiker who lost his way

When Cumberland’s Murray Naswell opened the door to a cabin on a remote Island on Moat Lake he knew he’d survived his near-death ordeal and would see his daughters again. “I would have been dead without it,” Naswell said.

Coquitlam tweaks housing regs to encourage more density

A broader range of smaller, more affordable housing units could be on the way in southwest Coquitlam after council approved changes Monday to the city’s Housing Choices Program.
Greens name Nickason to challenge MP McKinnon

Greens name Nickason to challenge MP McKinnon

Brad Nickason ran against the Liberal incumbent four years ago.
Best sun protection? Stay out of it, doctor says

Best sun protection? Stay out of it, doctor says

More cases of skin cancer being diagnosed every day in B.C., here's one cancer researcher's thoughts on how to stay safe
See inside Seaspan’s high-tech tug simulator (VIDEO)

See inside Seaspan’s high-tech tug simulator (VIDEO)

Seaspan Marine Transportation is debuting its latest high-tech tactic to help tug masters safely and gingerly nudge 10,000-tonne ships up to Port of Vancouver docks.
Two more bears destroyed in North Vancouver

Two more bears destroyed in North Vancouver

Aggressive bear stalks anglers, charges conservation officer near Rice Lake
Impairment, 150km/h speed led to tragic Tesla accident

Impairment, 150km/h speed led to tragic Tesla accident

Coquitlam RCMP say driver alcohol levels were three times the legal limit and speed, not mechanical failure, led to crash