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Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Intertwining a corporate brand with political stances can be a risky business, say analysts
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Hold on to your hat: Vancouver forecast calls for powerful winds up to 50 km/hr

Hold on to your hat: Vancouver forecast calls for powerful winds up to 50 km/hr

While the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for a break in the rain Thursday evening, it also calls for strong winds, especially by the water.
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Someone is about to scratch five-trips-around-the-world moolah

Someone is about to scratch five-trips-around-the-world moolah

For many lottery winners, travel is the first thing on their list of things to do. BCLC is feeding that travel bug with a new scratch ticket. The new $10 Scratch & Win ticket Roam is designed to fulfill dreams of travel.
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Hundreds of trucks clog Vancouver streets to protest state of B.C.’s forestry industry (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of trucks clog Vancouver streets to protest state of B.C.’s forestry industry (PHOTOS)

The truckers drove in from Merritt for this week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities conference to lobby for reforms
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Burnaby RCMP issue alert about road closures tonight

Burnaby RCMP issue alert about road closures tonight

If you were thinking of going near Deer Lake tonight, you might want to rethink your plans. The Burnaby RCMP has issued a traffic alert for Wednesday night due to an event going on at Deer Lake.
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Business as usual at Burnaby schools during youth-led global climate strike: chair

Business as usual at Burnaby schools during youth-led global climate strike: chair

The Burnaby school board is all for students taking a leadership role in combating climate change, but it will be business as usual at local schools Friday when students across Metro Vancouver plan to walk out in support of youth-led climate strikes
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Construction zone speeding cost this Burnaby driver his Mercedes for a week

Construction zone speeding cost this Burnaby driver his Mercedes for a week

A Burnaby driver will be without his brand new Mercedes for a week after police caught him flying through a 30-km/h construction zone at 91 km/h. Burnaby RCMP traffic services Const.
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Ignoring the environment will cost candidates, says poll

Ignoring the environment will cost candidates, says poll

A poll found candidates who ignore the upcoming all-candidates debate on the environment — including the one in Coquitlam — could face a backlash from voters
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UBCM delegate poll shows strong opposition to foreign sponsors

UBCM delegate poll shows strong opposition to foreign sponsors

Port Coquitlam’s mayor and two city councillors are planning to demonstrate tonight (Wednesday) outside a reception at the Union of BC Municipalities convention hosted by China.
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(Video) Thief steals phone from teen who has multiple disabilities

(Video) Thief steals phone from teen who has multiple disabilities

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole a mobile phone from a young man with physical disabilities. A video of the incident and a photo of the suspect are posted below.
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