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Animal cruelty charges possible, as BC SPCA investigates 'extremely inhumane' raccoon case

Animal cruelty charges possible, as BC SPCA investigates 'extremely inhumane' raccoon case

Animal was left in a cage partially submerged in water for a week, witnesses say
These are the streets Burnaby has closed due to today's flooding

These are the streets Burnaby has closed due to today's flooding

The City of Burnaby has had to close at least four streets due to flooding from today's heavy rainfall. According to a city tweet, the following street closures are in effect as of 4:30 p.m.
'This is my worst nightmare,' says man who warned Trans Mountain plan threatens salmon

'This is my worst nightmare,' says man who warned Trans Mountain plan threatens salmon

Overflowing creek will smother young fish, according to streamkeeper
Unusual weather patterns predicted for Metro Vancouver this winter

Unusual weather patterns predicted for Metro Vancouver this winter

The Weather Network has released its B.C. winter forecast, and it may come as a shock to some. For one, an impressive 18 record lows were set in the province in early October . Even more astonishing, Clinton hit a freezing low of -14.
B.C.’s operating debt eliminated

B.C.’s operating debt eliminated

B.C. government has $1.3 billion surplus, but ICBC continued to bleed red ink
B.C. Liberal leader slams Darryl Plecas for 'building his own little empire'

B.C. Liberal leader slams Darryl Plecas for 'building his own little empire'

B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson slammed Speaker Darryl Plecas for “building his own little empire” and running rogue investigations into two senior legislative officers. “There's a grave concern that the speaker is out of control.
New parking rules meant to help businesses hurt residents, Burnaby man says

New parking rules meant to help businesses hurt residents, Burnaby man says

Fulton Avenue two-hour rule brought in following complaints, city says
Heavy rain, possible flooding, wind warning issued for Metro Vancouver

Heavy rain, possible flooding, wind warning issued for Metro Vancouver

Heavy rain and wind warnings have been issued for Metro Vancouver starting this morning, Monday, Nov. 26, and continuing through the day.
B.C. Supreme Court grants big win to private health clinics

B.C. Supreme Court grants big win to private health clinics

Private health clinics in British Columbia were handed a victory by the B.C. Supreme Court on Friday, Nov. 23, when the court granted an injunction that would prevent clinics from having to close their doors.
Another wireless alert test is coming, but is your phone compatible?

Another wireless alert test is coming, but is your phone compatible?

Another test of the wireless alerts system will be taking place this week, according to the provincial government. On Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 1:55 p.m., wireless alerts will again be tested in British Columbia as part of a countrywide emergency test.