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Ryan Masales served with the Vancouver and Abbotsford police departments

An event is being held in Burnaby to raise awareness about the climate crisis and the action needed now. The Burnaby Climate Hub event is on Nov. 20 at Cariboo Hill Temple from 7-9 p.m.

While Metro Vancouver received over twice the average amount of rainfall for September, the start of November has been unseasonably dry. In fact, Vancouver just broke the record for the longest stretch of no precipitation ending in November.

The signing of the Armistice that brought a stop to fighting between Allied and German forces and an end to the First World War was more than 100 years ago. Crowds at Remembrance Day events are as strong as ever as new generations get involved.

He’s four months old, playful, adventurous and now answers to the name Finn. Last month, Vancouver Coastal Health asked residents to help name one of two English springer spaniel puppies recently added to the C.

The 25th annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive launches on Nov. 18. The program is the largest and longest-running blanket drive in the Lower Mainland. Between Nov.

Pity my poor friend, who decided to take Highway 1 in Burnaby because, as she said, “it’s usually moving well after 10 a.m.” Oh, how wrong she is.

BC Ferries will add 28 extra sailings for the Remembrance Day long weekend and honour military personal and seniors with free passenger travel.

Those looking to make a late night mission across the Lions Gate Bridge Thursday evening are advised to seek out a different route. A single lane of alternating traffic will be in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m.

In partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion, TransLink is offering free transit for veterans on Remembrance Day and promoting the distribution of poppies at key transit hubs.