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Not all carbon offsets are created equal

Not all carbon offsets are created equal

Carbon offsets have been the target of much criticism but may be the only effective means for some sectors to reduce their net effect on climate change
Several SeaBus sailings to be cancelled Tuesday, TransLink confirms

Several SeaBus sailings to be cancelled Tuesday, TransLink confirms

TransLink has confirmed that another six SeaBus sailings will be cancelled today as a result of the transit strike issued by Unifor, the union representing bus operators and transit maintenance workers.
Is your kombucha really non-alcoholic? Burnaby study looking into it

Is your kombucha really non-alcoholic? Burnaby study looking into it

Researchers at BCIT in Burnaby are testing hundreds of kombucha samples to see if they are really the non-alcoholic beverages they’re labelled and marketed as.
Securities commission moves against Vancouver crypto exchange company amid money-laundering concerns

Securities commission moves against Vancouver crypto exchange company amid money-laundering concerns

BCSC says Einstein Exchange Inc. owes customers approximately $16.3 million
Incredible drone footage offers new perspective on B.C. whales (VIDEO)

Incredible drone footage offers new perspective on B.C. whales (VIDEO)

A University of British Columbia scientist says he was delightedly caught off guard when he spotted a southern resident killer whale calf appearing to use a fish as her teething ring and swimming with her mother this summer.
This Burnaby rescue isn't real. It just looks that way

This Burnaby rescue isn't real. It just looks that way

Burnaby firefighters were at a local recycling facility this weekend practising pulling people from cars squished under heavy transport trucks.
Vancouver river otter with a nose for koi likely snuck through garden’s open gates

Vancouver river otter with a nose for koi likely snuck through garden’s open gates

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver park board official says a hungry river otter following the scent of fresh koi likely scaled a fence or took advantage of a brief opening of gates at a downtown garden pond to hunt its prey.
Update: Richmond Tesla incident: ICBC says driverless not allowed

Update: Richmond Tesla incident: ICBC says driverless not allowed

Video shows luxury car negotiating busy Richmond Centre parking lot, on wrong side of the road, with no one behind the wheel
Vaping, drugs, overdoses to be discussed at Burnaby parent meeting

Vaping, drugs, overdoses to be discussed at Burnaby parent meeting

Want to know more about how vaping and other substance use might be impacting your teen’s health? The Burnaby district parent advisory council is hosting a parent information session at Burnaby Central Secondary next Wednesday (Nov. 6).
Don't go viral, Burnaby; get a flu shot!: Fraser Health

Don't go viral, Burnaby; get a flu shot!: Fraser Health

Going viral isn’t cool, not when it comes to the flu. That’s the message the Fraser Health Authority is hoping to get out this flu season.