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Why is it taking so long for Metro Vancouver to ban plastic bags?

Why is it taking so long for Metro Vancouver to ban plastic bags?

If you’ve visited a Vancouver beach this spring, you’ll know what I’m talking about: Our otherwise beautiful beaches are littered with plastics, Styrofoam and cigarette butts. It’s a depressing sight.
Metro Vancouver couple safe after witnessing Ugandan kidnapping

Metro Vancouver couple safe after witnessing Ugandan kidnapping

Seniors were on safari in Africa when a fellow tourist and their local guide were seized by gunmen
Single lane at Shaughnessy underpass Tuesday morning

Single lane at Shaughnessy underpass Tuesday morning

Traffic will be tied-up in downtown Port Coquitlam tomorrow (Tuesday).
Burnaby bike cops nab PoCo shoplifter wanted for assault

Burnaby bike cops nab PoCo shoplifter wanted for assault

The detained man was found to have outstanding warrants for assault with a weapon and for failing to comply with a probation order.
Grade 1 student restocks libraries in wake of vandal fires

Grade 1 student restocks libraries in wake of vandal fires

Nolan Dempsey, 7, had been planning to restock the 'Little Free Libraries' around Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam when vandals burnt five to the ground.
B.C. government to consider ‘relief’ for record gas prices: Horgan

B.C. government to consider ‘relief’ for record gas prices: Horgan

Premier John Horgan says the B.C. government will consider “some relief” for those who can’t afford record high gas prices.
Friend calls shooting victim a 'really great' mom and loyal friend

Friend calls shooting victim a 'really great' mom and loyal friend

A childhood friend of a Burnaby woman identified as the victim of a shooting in North Vancouver says friends are shocked and at a loss to understand why someone targeted her for killing.
What do Port Moody councillors and ancient Greeks have in common?

What do Port Moody councillors and ancient Greeks have in common?

Both have used the lot system to draw for public officials - in the case of PoMo councillors, names were drawn to choose the rotation for acting-mayor after Rob Vagramov took a leave of absence
Why craft breweries’ year-round beers are often their best stuff

Why craft breweries’ year-round beers are often their best stuff

In this crowded beer market, brewers are under pressure to grab your attention. Ben Coli, owner and head brewery of Dageraad Brewery in Burnaby, explains why a brewery’s year-round staples are often their best work.
New Metro park will be 1.5 times the size of Stanley Park

New Metro park will be 1.5 times the size of Stanley Park

A draft management plan for Widgeon Marsh regional park reserve in northeast Coquitlam will be open for public comment this summer.