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FortisBC detours westbound drivers on Como Lake for new gas line work

FortisBC detours westbound drivers on Como Lake for new gas line work

The Como Lake Avenue diversion that started Monday reaches from Schoolhouse to Blue Mountain streets, with Foster Avenue as its link.
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Rhino poacher stomped by elephant and eaten by lions

Rhino poacher stomped by elephant and eaten by lions

JOHANNESBURG — A rhinoceros poacher was stomped to death by an elephant and eaten by lions in a South Africa wildlife preserve, and rangers found just his skull and trousers, authorities said.
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RCMP leaders respond to B.C. money laundering report

RCMP leaders respond to B.C. money laundering report

Deputy Commissioner Gilles Michaud talks of transforming RCMP to better fight money laundering
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AR game takes users back to Japanese Canadian internment camp

AR game takes users back to Japanese Canadian internment camp

More than 100,000 gamers have played East of the Rockies since March launch
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North Vancouver shooting victim, a Burnaby mom, dies

North Vancouver shooting victim, a Burnaby mom, dies

Investigators release photos of Anita Nguyen's car, appeal for help from public
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Autism training a new tool for Port Moody police

Autism training a new tool for Port Moody police

Rob DeGoey hopes his seven-year-old son, Kayen, never has an encounter with police.
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New manager for Port Coquitlam farmers market

New manager for Port Coquitlam farmers market

Ellen Fowler has taken over the top job in PoCo from Aynsley Wong Meldrum, who resigned last year.
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Metro Vancouver mayors call for countrywide annual funding for transit

Metro Vancouver mayors call for countrywide annual funding for transit

The council notes overcrowding already clogs the Metro Vancouver's buses and SkyTrain in a region that has seen an 18% increase in new bus services since 2016, including in neighbourhoods like Burke Mountain.
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B.C. government to ban scalper bots, set new rules for tickets selling

B.C. government to ban scalper bots, set new rules for tickets selling

Scalper bots, which allow ticket resellers to scoop up tickets for concerts and sporting events and jack up the prices, will be banned under a new law introduced by the B.C. government today.
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Vancouver’s Celebration of Light reveals competing countries and dates for 2019

Vancouver’s Celebration of Light reveals competing countries and dates for 2019

For the 29th brilliant year, the Honda Celebration of Light will brighten the skies over Vancouver’s beautiful English Bay. Today the annual fireworks event revealed the competing countries and dates for the 2019 season.
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