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‘Priceless’ preemie: B.C.’s first baby born at RCH to Coquitlam family

‘Priceless’ preemie: B.C.’s first baby born at RCH to Coquitlam family

The mother of B.C.’s first baby of 2020 had plans for a big party on New Year’s Eve. The baby in her belly, however, had even bigger plans.
Meowfest claws its way back to Vancouver

Meowfest claws its way back to Vancouver

Cat lovers, this news is purr-fect: Meowfest, a festival for fans of all things feline, returns to Vancouver in 2020. Meowfest made its Vancouver debut in 2018 to a sold-out crowd, but opted to hold the furry fun in Toronto in 2019.
Opinion: ‘No way, baby’: B.C. sees drop in number of babies born

Opinion: ‘No way, baby’: B.C. sees drop in number of babies born

My daughter Emily is 21 and has no interest in being a mom right now, possibly ever. Now, that’s disappointing because I desperately want to be a grandfather so I can spoil the crap out of some grandkids, but I respect her decision.
Opinion: Burnaby drivers playing dangerous games of ‘chicken’ at this overpass

Opinion: Burnaby drivers playing dangerous games of ‘chicken’ at this overpass

I grew up just one block from the Kensington overpass in North Burnaby. And it’s always been a mess, no matter what side you approach it from.
Lotto Max sits at $65 million for Tuesday night’s draw

Lotto Max sits at $65 million for Tuesday night’s draw

Imagine starting 2020 with $65 million in your pocket? That could be the reality for someone as Tuesday’s Lotto Max jackpot stands at $65 million. There are also an estimated $8 max million prizes also up for grabs in tonight’s draw.
Metro Van’s most wanted: Crime Stoppers

Metro Van’s most wanted: Crime Stoppers

The crime tip line is asking for information that would lead to the arrest and charge of three individuals
These are the most popular B.C. baby names in 2019

These are the most popular B.C. baby names in 2019

The Province of B.C. has announced a list of the most popular names for babies in 2019 - can we get a drum roll please? Olivia is leading the way for babies born this year in British Columbia.
Get a safe ride home from New Year's parties, help kids' sports program

Get a safe ride home from New Year's parties, help kids' sports program

If you’re heading out tonight for New Year’s Eve parties or to the pubs, it’s the last night to catch a ride with Operation Red Nose.
This motley crew is Burnaby's Newsmaker of the Year

This motley crew is Burnaby's Newsmaker of the Year

The city's housing task force presented a bold vision for the city
These are the most popular Twitter searches in Canada in 2019

These are the most popular Twitter searches in Canada in 2019

Twitter has released its end of the year review which includes its round-up of the most searched topics in Canada in 2019.