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Some lucky SOB won eight figures in the Lotto 649 jackpot

Some lucky SOB won eight figures in the Lotto 649 jackpot

It’s bad enough that the Toronto Maple Leafs are leading their first-round playoff series (although defeating the Boston Bruins always goes down nice), but now two people in Ontario have taken the top lottery prizes. Boo! (Just kidding…sorta.
Burnaby South's Jagmeet Singh praised for honesty about abuse in his new book

Burnaby South's Jagmeet Singh praised for honesty about abuse in his new book

Jagmeet Singh - Burnaby South MP and leader of the federal New Democratic Party – will be back in his riding on Wednesday and you can meet him in person. Singh will be at Chapters in Metrotown from 12:30 to2:30 p.m.
These are the B.C. wines you should be serving with Easter dinner

These are the B.C. wines you should be serving with Easter dinner

Easter is the spring holiday that coincides with the return of warmer, sunnier weather. Cherry blossoms are blooming and the flowers are peeking up to say hello. It is great time to gather friends and family together for a vernal celebration.
Study has shiny new virtual assistants 'battle' it out on translations

Study has shiny new virtual assistants 'battle' it out on translations

Ever wondered how reliable digital helpers like Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri are when translating sentences into other languages? Well, you’re not the only one.
Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Garden celebrates its love of plants with annual sale

Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Garden celebrates its love of plants with annual sale

This massive Vancouver event offers thousands of beautiful plants for sale
Are we hosers getting hosed? U.S. options for craft beer put B.C. to shame

Are we hosers getting hosed? U.S. options for craft beer put B.C. to shame

They say it’s a great time to be a craft beer lover in B.C., but you don’t have to drive far to discover we hosers are in fact getting hosed by a surprising lack of options for buying and consuming that sweet, sweet nectar.
REVIEW: Jeep Wrangler still in a class by itself

REVIEW: Jeep Wrangler still in a class by itself

The Jeep Wrangler is an iconic, legendary vehicle that has no direct competitors, though many companies have introduced so called “rugged” off-road vehicles in recent years.
GRINDING GEARS: Remade old sports cars might be the best new sports cars

GRINDING GEARS: Remade old sports cars might be the best new sports cars

Everybody likes a two-for-one deal.
Burnaby food wars: There’s a new Cactus Club moving next door to Earls

Burnaby food wars: There’s a new Cactus Club moving next door to Earls

Cactus Club is hosting a hiring fair on April 30 for its new Burnaby location
Why this quiet Vancouver neighbourhood is a traffic nightmare

Why this quiet Vancouver neighbourhood is a traffic nightmare

These residents are fed up with inconsiderate, aggravated drivers speeding through their community... and they have a message for motorists