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Metro Vancouver gas prices to see 4 cent per litre hike tomorrow

Metro Vancouver gas prices to see 4 cent per litre hike tomorrow

Drivers should 'get ready for a bumpy ride' says analyst
Burnaby garbage (and recycling) app isn't a waste of your time

Burnaby garbage (and recycling) app isn't a waste of your time

Want to know when the City of Burnaby will pick up your garbage? There’s an app for that. The city tweeted on Wednesday about using its collection app to get instant access to your garbage, recycling and green bin information.
Major B.C. highway closes due to avalanche risk, 50 cm of snowfall expected

Major B.C. highway closes due to avalanche risk, 50 cm of snowfall expected

On Wednesday, Jan. 2, Environment Canada warned that a major winter storm would hit some major B.C. highways as an intense Pacific frontal system moved across the south.
Vancouver Craigslist users still reselling Compass Wristbands for up to $70 a pop

Vancouver Craigslist users still reselling Compass Wristbands for up to $70 a pop

TransLink launched the Compass Wristband in early December, and stock of the wearable transit payment sold out in under two hours . The transit authority said that it was only selling 2,000 wristbands in order to gauge interest in the product.
Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as heavy downpours soak region

Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as heavy downpours soak region

The weather outside is frightful in Metro Vancouver, if your definition of frightful covers seemingly endless heavy rain. Not surprisingly, a rainfall warning is in effect for the entire region Thursday.
New drunk driving rules credited with increase in Operation Red Nose support

New drunk driving rules credited with increase in Operation Red Nose support

ORN organizer Chris Wilson said volunteers gave 533 rides this holiday season, up from the 379 in 2017
First big step taken to jack up ICBC rates...again

First big step taken to jack up ICBC rates...again

Hold onto your wallets, folks. The British Columbia Utilities Commission has given interim approval for a 6.3-per-cent increase in basic auto insurance rates.
Regulate all illicit drugs to stem opioid tide: medical health officer

Regulate all illicit drugs to stem opioid tide: medical health officer

‘Cocaine’ was really fentanyl, Downtown Eastside supervised injection facility test finds
Someone is organizing a massive onesie bar crawl

Someone is organizing a massive onesie bar crawl

They’re comfy and silly, and come in everything from ferocious animals to mythical beasts to superheroes and beyond.
Virtual mental health service planned for post-secondary students

Virtual mental health service planned for post-secondary students

A virtual mental health service is in the works specifically geared towards B.C. post-secondary students.