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UBC student hopes to grow support for her ‘green roof’ bus shelter

UBC student hopes to grow support for her ‘green roof’ bus shelter

$25,000 needed to complete Tree Canopy project
Burnaby Neighbourhood House fighting to keep the lights on

Burnaby Neighbourhood House fighting to keep the lights on

Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a launching a new holiday campaign to raise money to “keep our lights on.
‘Two separate impacts’ in pedestrian collision that killed Brazilian teen: Burnaby RCMP

‘Two separate impacts’ in pedestrian collision that killed Brazilian teen: Burnaby RCMP

Motor Vehicle Act charges have been laid against two drivers in fatal crash at notorious Burnaby crosswalk.
Record high gas prices in Metro Vancouver expected to drop this week

Record high gas prices in Metro Vancouver expected to drop this week

Metro Vancouver gas prices saw a record price hike over the weekend, with prices climbing 11 cents per litre by Sunday. Dan McTeague, a senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.
Vancouver forecast calls for chance of snow this week

Vancouver forecast calls for chance of snow this week

Vancouver may be the least likely city Canadian city to see a white Christmas , but Environment Canada calls for a chance of the white stuff in this week’s forecast.
No solutions for tunnel replacement until 2020

No solutions for tunnel replacement until 2020

Province will consult with municipalities and First Nations and present a business case to replace the George Massey Tunnel in about two years.
A super blood wolf moon is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next month

A super blood wolf moon is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next month

The beginning of this spectacular celestial event takes place on January 21
Weathered beer fest will celebrate the dark brews of winter

Weathered beer fest will celebrate the dark brews of winter

It's described as a “curated beer and art event,” all about “the extreme end of the spectrum”
Two winning tickets for Saturday night's $16 million Lotto 649 jackpot

Two winning tickets for Saturday night's $16 million Lotto 649 jackpot

Somebody won big. While the Lotto Max prize remains at $60 because nobody’s won, there were two big national lottery winners. There were two winning tickets for the $16 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.
6 cookbooks that will help you slay your holiday hosting

6 cookbooks that will help you slay your holiday hosting

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A . have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library .