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Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

If you plan to hit the road this long weekend, ICBC is warning drivers to take extra care. On average, four people are killed and 650 people are injured in 2,100 crashes in B.C. over Thanksgiving long weekend. As of Oct.
A dazzling meteor shower will illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this week

A dazzling meteor shower will illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this week

British Columbian stargazers are privy to a rare celestial treat this week. An epic meteor shower will rain from the constellation “Draco the Dragon” and produce a number of vibrant shooting stars. The event takes place during the nights of Oct.
Pit bull owner fined $1,200 after horses were attacked in Richmond park

Pit bull owner fined $1,200 after horses were attacked in Richmond park

City: Pit bull owners must keep these dogs muzzled and on-leash at all times
It's already snowing in parts of B.C. and the forecast is calling for more

It's already snowing in parts of B.C. and the forecast is calling for more

As of Monday, Oct.1, the Vancouver weather forecast is predicting a great deal of rainfall throughout the week; however, it is already snowing in parts of B.C.
Burnaby's Svend Robinson 'seriously' considering return to federal politics

Burnaby's Svend Robinson 'seriously' considering return to federal politics

Former NDP MP whose political career ended in scandal plans to door-knock in Burnaby
Woodfibre LNG signs preliminary 13-year export deal

Woodfibre LNG signs preliminary 13-year export deal

Squamish's Woodfibre LNG has reached a preliminary agreement with the first and largest LNG importer in China. As with their other offtake agreements, this deal will be finalized closer to the start of plant operations, according to Woodfibre LNG.
Today is National Seniors Day - have you done this?

Today is National Seniors Day - have you done this?

British Columbia Notaries are urging seniors and Baby Boomers are urging seniors to plan ahead for potential health surprises. In the leadup up to today's National Seniors Day (Oct.
Chief suggests re-routing Trans Mountain pipeline to Robert Bank

Chief suggests re-routing Trans Mountain pipeline to Robert Bank

Why not route the contentious Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline through Tsawwassen? That was the suggestion by Perry Bellegarde, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
Watch our live interview with the anti-kissing candidate today on Facebook

Watch our live interview with the anti-kissing candidate today on Facebook

Other mayoral candidates will be included in our Facebook live series this week
Province issues winter tire warning, officially kills summer vibe

Province issues winter tire warning, officially kills summer vibe

Last week was sunny and warm and wonderful. Well, so much for that. The provincial government announced today that starting on Monday, people need to have winter tires on their vehicles on most British Columbia highways during winter months.