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Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Record-warm temperatures covered almost 13 per cent of the world's surface in August, the most since the start of records, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says now is the time to move forward on implementing robust treatment programs for drug users.
U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

The man contacted hundreds of underage females, promising more social media followers.
Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: Sept. 15-17

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: Sept. 15-17

The ultimate list of things to do in Burnaby this weekend — street fest, thrift markets and more.
Luxury townhouse tenant loses legal battle over inadequate wine cooler

Luxury townhouse tenant loses legal battle over inadequate wine cooler

A man who rented a West Vancouver townhouse for $5,700 per month argued the wine cooler wasn’t up to his standards.
Double homicide in Chilliwack being investigated, suspect arrested

Double homicide in Chilliwack being investigated, suspect arrested

Police are not releasing any details about the two deceased people.
Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

A May 2023 memo from BC Timber Sales gives direction for logging to proceed in certain old-growth forests where First Nations haven't responded or where road building elsewhere is deemed not economically feasible.
Music, games and fun: The return of SFU StreetFest 2023 is this weekend

Music, games and fun: The return of SFU StreetFest 2023 is this weekend

A silent auction, free movie, food trucks, games and more at the two-day event in Burnaby.
B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.
BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

The B.C. General Employees’ Union wants to see rent control tied to units, which prevents landlords from raising rents an unlimited amount when a new tenant moves in