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Solar storm could spark northern lights over the Metro Vancouver this weekend

Solar storm could spark northern lights over the Metro Vancouver this weekend

In order for us to see the aurora, however, the sky must be dark and clear; clouds are the biggest obstacles to auroral observations.
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Gas prices in Vancouver appear to be 'choreographed' concludes report

Gas prices in Vancouver appear to be 'choreographed' concludes report

Inquiry into high gas prices in B.C. finds unexplained price swings and offers two options for regulation
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Tin foil wrapped around BC Hydro meter to prevent pain

Tin foil wrapped around BC Hydro meter to prevent pain

Electrical meter discrimination complaint won’t succeed: tribunal
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50,000 sign petition urging insurance companies to drop Trans Mountain coverage

50,000 sign petition urging insurance companies to drop Trans Mountain coverage

Lead insurer has renewed contract with Canadian government
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B.C. education minister optimistic about negotiated deal with teachers, new curriculum

B.C. education minister optimistic about negotiated deal with teachers, new curriculum

Rob Fleming says he hopes to have good news to announce soon
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Fill ’er up: Vancouver gas prices set to rise three cents for Labour Day long weekend

Fill ’er up: Vancouver gas prices set to rise three cents for Labour Day long weekend

Metro Vancouver Gas prices are expected to climb before the Labour Day long-weekend so gas price analysts have suggested filling up before Friday.
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74-yr-old pedestrian hurt in Burnaby hit-and-run

74-yr-old pedestrian hurt in Burnaby hit-and-run

A 74-year-old woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an apparent hit-and-run in Burnaby Tuesday – and police are looking for witnesses. The woman was on a crosswalk in the 4000-block of Canada Way at about 6:50 p.m.
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London Drugs tests pharmaceutical delivery with drone over Pacific

London Drugs tests pharmaceutical delivery with drone over Pacific

What happened: London Drugs, Canada Post and InDro Robotics successfully complete drug delivery via drone Why it matters: The delivery represents the next step in the commercialization of drone services Forget about over-the-counter medications — Lon
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SFU reducing use of plastic straws, bottles and utensils

SFU reducing use of plastic straws, bottles and utensils

New program aims to limit environmental impacts
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Federal candidates face thicket of cynicism in B.C., poll suggests

Federal candidates face thicket of cynicism in B.C., poll suggests

In just a few weeks, Canadians will participate in the country’s 43rd federal election. Some candidates have already started to knock on doors to discuss why they want to represent their communities in Ottawa.
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