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Climate change drove 'unusual' spike in Canada's temperatures, study finds

Climate change drove 'unusual' spike in Canada's temperatures, study finds

Analysis finds climate change drove hot December temperatures across Canada. Some worry trend could threaten wildlife and spark another record wildfire season.
Free adult courses for refugees, new immigrants in Richmond

Free adult courses for refugees, new immigrants in Richmond

Courses are being offered daytime and evenings to accommodate schedules.
More B.C. health-care workers declining flu shots, data shows

More B.C. health-care workers declining flu shots, data shows

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control issues caution in terms of the rates of immunizations being reported.
Move teens' climate case ahead, B.C. civil liberties watchdog tells court

Move teens' climate case ahead, B.C. civil liberties watchdog tells court

An Ontario court is be asked if government has a constitutional obligation to do something about climate change.
Steveston Rotary builds libraries in B.C. Indigenous communities

Steveston Rotary builds libraries in B.C. Indigenous communities

Write to Read Project BC has built almost 30 libraries since the project began 13 years ago.
More discipline for Coquitlam teacher who brought snake to school

More discipline for Coquitlam teacher who brought snake to school

Middle school teacher Arthur Owen Sanderson was suspended for two days in December 2023 and is also ordered to take counselling sessions.
Video: Sprinklers go off at Richmond Centre for 'non-event': Richmond Fire-Rescue

Video: Sprinklers go off at Richmond Centre for 'non-event': Richmond Fire-Rescue

Pipes are bursting as weather changes, explained fire department spokesperson.
What can I expect getting a new Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

What can I expect getting a new Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

Everything you need to know about wait times and how to renew or get a new passport.
Iconic B.C. ski resort will face existential threat from climate change, says scientist

Iconic B.C. ski resort will face existential threat from climate change, says scientist

The future impacts of climate change on Whistler Blackcomb could be disastrous, with the 2023-24 season a sign of things to come, says one climatologist.
Trucking company off the road after allegedly hitting Massey tunnel roof

Trucking company off the road after allegedly hitting Massey tunnel roof

Ministry said grounding vehicles sends a 'strong message' about crashes into infrastructure.