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New West-Burnaby MP backs 'powerful' human rights bill

New West-Burnaby MP backs 'powerful' human rights bill

A human rights bill put forward by New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian could have far-reaching implications for Canadian companies that allow abuses to take place under their watch.
Check out this futuristic bike rack

Check out this futuristic bike rack

Richmond is going to be the first in Canada to have an automated bike storage system when the new Minoru Centre for Active Living opens.
Why this 25-year-old decided to be an egg farmer in B.C.

Why this 25-year-old decided to be an egg farmer in B.C.

Meet the millennial farmer... they can control their barns with their phones (if they need to)
Don’t fear the near beer: The Growler’s guide to non-alcoholic beer

Don’t fear the near beer: The Growler’s guide to non-alcoholic beer

I think we can all agree that beer is awesome, otherwise why would you be reading this right now. However, there are times when you might want something to drink without any alcohol in it.
Vancouver food challenges: 'I ate the whole thing' at Anton's Pasta Bar

Vancouver food challenges: 'I ate the whole thing' at Anton's Pasta Bar

Occasionally, when people say I can’t do something I like to prove them wrong...
High-rise kitchen fire sends two to hospital

High-rise kitchen fire sends two to hospital

A kitchen fire on the 23rd floor of a Burnaby high-rise at 2232 Douglas Rd. sent two people to hospital with smoke inhalation. Fire fighters were called to the scene in the Brentwood area just after 11 a.m.
Vacant Edmonds-area house damaged in Saturday morning fire

Vacant Edmonds-area house damaged in Saturday morning fire

Burnaby fire fighters had a “defensive” fire on their hands this morning after RCMP warned them it might not be safe to go into a vacant building on fire in the Edmonds area.
Super bright meteor shower to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies this weekend

Super bright meteor shower to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies this weekend

The Leonid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend in Metro Vancouver skies, and the weather forecast is predicting clear, sunny skies all weekend long. What’s more, this meteor shower promises a spectacular display.
Fatal crash now called ‘suspicious’ as homicide team takes over

Fatal crash now called ‘suspicious’ as homicide team takes over

*This story has been updated.
B.C. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes

B.C. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes

On the busy Remembrance Day long weekend there was one Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay ferry sailing that had 50 unredeemed reservations. It’s one of the reasons why B.C.