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Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Female scientists, crew on ship in Gulf of Alaska wish women of the world a happy International Women’s Day
David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

The most recognizable advocate for the environment in this country is calling on Canadian youth to change the political agenda and force action on the issue of climate change.
$1.1M stash of cash found in blocks, charges tossed

$1.1M stash of cash found in blocks, charges tossed

A man arrested after Saanich police found more than $1 million stuffed in concrete blocks in the backyard of his Saanich home is no longer facing criminal charges in connection with the cash.
Burnaby students design, build, program robot for 'Olympics of smart'

Burnaby students design, build, program robot for 'Olympics of smart'

A team of Burnaby students who designed, built and programmed an industrial-sized robot from scratch in six weeks is in Victoria this week to put it through its paces at a Mars-mission-themed competition.
Flipped semi in Burnaby snarls westbound Highway 1 traffic

Flipped semi in Burnaby snarls westbound Highway 1 traffic

A flipped semi-trailer loaded with pallets caused traffic mayhem on Highway 1 in Burnaby Thursday afternoon.
Burnaby considering 2.5% property tax increase for 2019

Burnaby considering 2.5% property tax increase for 2019

Taxes will fund city's $271 million operating budget
TransLink: Major delays on Metro Vancouver transit due to weather

TransLink: Major delays on Metro Vancouver transit due to weather

TransLink says there are numerous transit delays throughout the Lower Mainland due to poor road conditions. While a number of routes have cleared this morning, the transportation authority has tweeted a number of particularly long delays.
Fraser Heath confirms 17th measles infection related to Vancouver outbreak

Fraser Heath confirms 17th measles infection related to Vancouver outbreak

Fraser Health has confirmed that there is a new case of measles in the Lower Mainland, which brings the total number of infections to 17.
You can savour the best of B.C. whisky during a guided tasting this week

You can savour the best of B.C. whisky during a guided tasting this week

Whisky & Words takes place this Friday, March 8 on International Women’s Day, and the event will feature some of the finest spirits from across the globe.
CANINE CONNECTION: Tired of snits and fits? Get Fido to sit

CANINE CONNECTION: Tired of snits and fits? Get Fido to sit

Socializing your puppy is fundamental to ensuring a happy, confident and well-adjusted dog for life.