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B.C. weather: Wintry blast brings -40 wind chills, arctic winds, snow to parts of province

B.C. weather: Wintry blast brings -40 wind chills, arctic winds, snow to parts of province

More chilly and challenging weather conditions are on the way for British Columbia's inner south coast
B.C. adds 8,700 jobs in January amid ‘solid’ labour market

B.C. adds 8,700 jobs in January amid ‘solid’ labour market

Province's unemployment rate increased as more people entered the workforce
This guy is running an insane 100 miles on Burnaby Mountain

This guy is running an insane 100 miles on Burnaby Mountain

Climate change cancelled a race Burnaby resident Verner Von Lofstrand really wanted to take part in so he’s putting all that hard training to good use on Saturday.
Metro Vancouver residents overwhelmingly support UBC SkyTrain extension

Metro Vancouver residents overwhelmingly support UBC SkyTrain extension

82 per cent of locals polled said they support extending the line to the UBC campus
B.C. ponies up another $300k for Cascadia high-speed corridor study

B.C. ponies up another $300k for Cascadia high-speed corridor study

Ultra-high-speed corridor could potentially link B.C., Oregon and Washington state
Coldest Night of the Year Burnaby walks to keep people warm and fed

Coldest Night of the Year Burnaby walks to keep people warm and fed

What’s the best way to warm up on a freezing night? For people who have nowhere to go, that’s a tough question. To help them answer that, people are raising money through the Coldest Night of the Year walk on Feb. 23.
Kids can visit the Vancouver Aquarium for free this Family Day

Kids can visit the Vancouver Aquarium for free this Family Day

While there are a number of places to spend family day across the Lower Mainland, the Vancouver Aquarium takes youngsters on an underwater journey of discovery. Family Day fun, fins and feathers runs at the Vancouver Aquarium from Saturday, Feb.
Some boat owners are just abandoning their craft in local waters

Some boat owners are just abandoning their craft in local waters

Abandoned boats aren’t just an eyesore – they are an environmental and navigational hazard. This might seem obvious, but some boat owners aren’t getting the message. Boating BC is trying to change that.
Burnaby South candidates invited to townhall on Saturday to talk climate change

Burnaby South candidates invited to townhall on Saturday to talk climate change

Candidates for the Burnaby South byelection have been invited to a townhall this Saturday in Burnaby to discuss if they will deliver on fighting climate change if elected.
Jail term reduced for upskirting senior caught at Burnaby mall

Jail term reduced for upskirting senior caught at Burnaby mall

A man in his 70s caught videoing up the skirts of young girls at a Burnaby mall has won an appeal to get more credit for time served and a shorter probation.