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Port Moody firefighters want to help you get rid of your Christmas tree

Port Moody firefighters want to help you get rid of your Christmas tree

Port Moody firefighters will be serving up steaming mugs of coffee and hot chocolate at their annual tree chipping event on Sat., Jan. 4, and Sun., Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Inlet Centre fire hall (150 Newport Dr.).
Fundraiser launched for 3-year-old boy undergoing brain surgery for severe epilepsy

Fundraiser launched for 3-year-old boy undergoing brain surgery for severe epilepsy

Isaiah Samms currently has up to six or seven seizures a day
Not business as usual in the Whistler backcountry, say experts

Not business as usual in the Whistler backcountry, say experts

Low snowpack and 'persistent slab' cause for concern; Avalanche Canada issues warning for sea to sky
B.C. firefighter pitches in to battle blazes Down Under

B.C. firefighter pitches in to battle blazes Down Under

If it weren’t for the families dropping off treats to the fire control centre, Dec. 25 might have felt like just another work day to Eric Antifaeff, a B.C. firefighter spending the holidays helping to battle Australia’s deadly wildfires.
These folks enjoy the gift of birds during the Christmas Bird Count

These folks enjoy the gift of birds during the Christmas Bird Count

Teams of birding enthusiasts will be counting birds and bird species in Tri-Cities parks and green spaces on Jan. 4
Prioritize your mental health over the holidays

Prioritize your mental health over the holidays

Keep this list of clinics, helplines, and supports handy
What’s the deal with a partridge in a pear tree?

What’s the deal with a partridge in a pear tree?

Meaning behind 12 Days of Christmas full of historical secrets, mix-ups and misunderstanding
‘Tis the season for boozy beers like barleywine and imperial stout

‘Tis the season for boozy beers like barleywine and imperial stout

There are certain beers that seem ideally suited to each season: fresh, light saisons and malty maibocks are perfect for spring; sessionable lagers, citrusy hazy ales and fruity sours can’t be beat in the hot days of summer; while autumn is all about
The 10 most popular Canadian pet names of 2019 revealed

The 10 most popular Canadian pet names of 2019 revealed

Lots of people enjoy unconditional love from pets, but sometimes they found that coming up with a good furry companion’s name may be a lot harder than they think.

BC Hydro's most memorable outages of 2019

B.C. Hydro respond to over 50,000 calls related to power outages every year across the province. As the year comes to an end the utility has compiled a list of some of the most memorable.