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Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

WestJet is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam where fraudsters pose as airline representatives.
Low ratings kill committee coverage in Port Moody

Low ratings kill committee coverage in Port Moody

A Port Moody councillor says moving meetings of the city’s finance committee and committee of the whole to the smaller confines of the Brovold Room that is not equipped for video streaming is “a huge step back in the levels of transparency.” Coun.
Legislature officers’ pay hikes spark questions

Legislature officers’ pay hikes spark questions

In the wake of the spending scandal that’s rocked B.C.’s legislature, questions are being asked about why the clerk of the house’s salary ballooned year after year with little oversight.
Vancouver weather: Will the early flowers survive next week’s cold snap?

Vancouver weather: Will the early flowers survive next week’s cold snap?

Environment Canada says local temperatures to fall well below zero into next week
Trauma, stigma and how B.C. first responders are fighting for their mental health

Trauma, stigma and how B.C. first responders are fighting for their mental health

Hundreds of firefighters, paramedics, police and corrections officers attended a first-of-its-kind conference in Richmond and B.C.
West Van senior speaks out after being targeted in $185K scam

West Van senior speaks out after being targeted in $185K scam

This story has been amended since first posting. A West Vancouver senior is speaking out as a warning to others after being scammed out of $185,000 by international fraudsters – then getting it back thanks to the quick work of police.
Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Two senior officers of the B.C. legislature, on suspension pending a criminal investigation, have another week to respond to allegations of “flagrant overspending” outlined by Speaker Darryl Plecas last week.
Forensic psych hospital hit with max fine

Forensic psych hospital hit with max fine

A $646K penalty levied for assault incidents at Coquitlam facility
Coquitlam crosswalk causing concern

Coquitlam crosswalk causing concern

Drivers going through Rochester elementary crossing too quickly says parent
We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

A whopping 502 British Columbians received a transplant in 2018, setting a new record for the total number of transplants in a calendar year. With 122 deceased donors in 2018, B.C.