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Annual Vancouver cannabis event makes shift toward data

Annual Vancouver cannabis event makes shift toward data

What happened: While hosting cannabis-related events remains the bread-and-butter revenue stream for Lift & Co. (CSE:LIFT), the company that is holding its annual Vancouver business conference and expo Jan.
Burnaby rider furious at loss of Metrotown bus stops

Burnaby rider furious at loss of Metrotown bus stops

Seniors and people with disabilities will suffer from the loss of seven bus stops in the Metrotown area, says a Burnaby transit user. Nathan Davidowicz contacted the Burnaby NOW after noticing signs posted at multiple stops on routes 146 and 147.
Opinion: 20-plus people in a Burnaby flophouse is just wrong

Opinion: 20-plus people in a Burnaby flophouse is just wrong

A few years ago, I did the online dating thing – it was terrifying – and met a Burnaby woman stuck living in terrible conditions.
Aussie ex-pats in Vancouver organize events to support bushfire relief

Aussie ex-pats in Vancouver organize events to support bushfire relief

“Not matter how far or how wide I roam, I still call Australia home.
Are you actually recycling properly?

Are you actually recycling properly?

Recycling may seem as easy as putting paper in one bin and plastic in the other, but it's not that simple.
RCMP warn of scammers advertising low-cost flights on WhatsApp

RCMP warn of scammers advertising low-cost flights on WhatsApp

Surrey RCMP is warning the public about a scam that uses the communications application WhatsApp in order to steal people's private information.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

According to Earthquakes Canada, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck off the coast of B.C. The department notes that the earthquake was 10 kilometres in depth and was located 215 kilometres west of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.
Metro Vancouver family, Langara student among those killed in Tehran plane crash

Metro Vancouver family, Langara student among those killed in Tehran plane crash

A Langara College student and a Metro Vancouver family of three are among the victims of Tuesday’s plane crash in Tehran. Media reports in Iran and B.C.
Burnaby school receives funding for more sonography training

Burnaby school receives funding for more sonography training

Burnaby’s British Columbia Institute of Technology will receive more funding for sonography and cardiovascular perfusion programs to produce more graduates.
Opinion: New SFU head to push for Burnaby gondola. Fantastic news

Opinion: New SFU head to push for Burnaby gondola. Fantastic news

SFU has named a new president and the best thing I heard from Joy Johnson is her commitment to getting a Burnaby Mountain gondola built.