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Feds accuse B.C. of 'Trojan Horse' move to block Trans Mountain

Feds accuse B.C. of 'Trojan Horse' move to block Trans Mountain

The Canadian government says British Columbia is trying to obstruct the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion with "Trojan Horse" legislation that the province is passing off as a benign environmental measure. Lawyer Jan Brongers asked the B.C.
B.C. broke a whopping 42 weather records yesterday and reached highs of 24.5°C

B.C. broke a whopping 42 weather records yesterday and reached highs of 24.5°C

A jaw-dropping 42 new record high temperatures were set across the province yesterday.
Police warn about complex jewelry store scam

Police warn about complex jewelry store scam

Police are warning of a new scam that has defrauded at least five seniors out of millions of dollars.
B.C. launches measles immunization catch-up program

B.C. launches measles immunization catch-up program

The program will run from April to June with the goal of reaching a 95 per cent immunization rate province-wide
Novel app helps immigrants, refugees adjust to life in B.C.

Novel app helps immigrants, refugees adjust to life in B.C.

By answering an anonymous questionnaire, newcomers receive a tailored guide on topics such as Medical Services Plan registration, schools, employment, social insurance numbers, child tax credits, and government programs.
This Burnaby environmentalist is turning 70 so they're throwing him a clean-up party

This Burnaby environmentalist is turning 70 so they're throwing him a clean-up party

You might not imagine spending your birthday cleaning up local parks in your area, but that’s exactly how Burnaby’s Gerald Owen is celebrating his 70th birthday.
Meet the Vancouver lawyer and needle felt artist putting a new spin on kids’ books (VIDEO)

Meet the Vancouver lawyer and needle felt artist putting a new spin on kids’ books (VIDEO)

Holman Wang’s latest yarns celebrate parents and all the jobs they do
Vancouver Park Board’s ‘Heron Cam’ goes live as herons return to Stanley Park

Vancouver Park Board’s ‘Heron Cam’ goes live as herons return to Stanley Park

Cam gives residents a bird’s eye view of the resident Pacific Great Blue heron colony
Burnaby council asked to ban cigarettes with plastic filters

Burnaby council asked to ban cigarettes with plastic filters

Former Burnaby council candidate Claire Preston is calling for a ban on the sale of cigarettes with plastic filters in the city in an effort to reduce plastic litter.
CANINE CONNECTION: How to avoid quarrels and ignore squirrels

CANINE CONNECTION: How to avoid quarrels and ignore squirrels

Over the last few weeks I have been discussing the essential components of raising and training a dog to be a social, welcomed and well-mannered canine member of society.