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7 things you should know about potential teacher job action

7 things you should know about potential teacher job action

Teachers have been in talks to reach a settlement for a year and recently publicized their job action plan — here's why
There's your brain, and then there's your brain on music

There's your brain, and then there's your brain on music

North Van neuroscientist investigates effect of melodies on mental health, neuroplasticity
Family of missing Steveston secondary alumnus asks for help

Family of missing Steveston secondary alumnus asks for help

Friends and family of a missing Steveston secondary alumnus are crowdfunding to help find the man. Michael Gazetas, 51, has been missing since Friday morning from his home in the Courtenay area of Vancouver Island, without any contact.
DPD investigating indecent acts in N. Delta Park

DPD investigating indecent acts in N. Delta Park

Delta police are advising the public of two instances where a man, with a similar description, is alleged to have committed an indecent act in North Delta. A woman reported a second incident that occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Vancouver lawyer facing criminal fraud trial awaits U.S. extradition decision

Vancouver lawyer facing criminal fraud trial awaits U.S. extradition decision

Faiyaz Dean of Surrey has made a career of creating shell companies for trading on junior exchanges
Lane closures in place at Alex Fraser Bridge Tuesday afternoon

Lane closures in place at Alex Fraser Bridge Tuesday afternoon

Expect delays on the Alex Fraser Bridge this afternoon. The Ministry of Transportation says lanes on that bridge and the Port Mann Bridge will be closed for winter maintenance during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour.
North Vancouver councillor Betty Forbes defends conduct in pigeon lawsuit

North Vancouver councillor Betty Forbes defends conduct in pigeon lawsuit

District of North Vancouver Coun. Betty Forbes says she did nothing wrong when council passed a bylaw that would force her neighbour to give up his pet pigeons. In December, 11 residents filed a petition in B.C.
All KPU campuses close due to snow

All KPU campuses close due to snow

KPU has closed all of its campuses in the Lower Mainland for the rest of the day due to weather conditions.
Coronavirus: B.C.'s second case got sick from family visiting from Wuhan, China

Coronavirus: B.C.'s second case got sick from family visiting from Wuhan, China

Woman in her 50s went to a local hospital for treatment before isolating herself at home in the Vancouver Coastal Health region
Richmond, Lower Mainland BCIT campuses close due to snow

Richmond, Lower Mainland BCIT campuses close due to snow

BCIT has closed all of its campuses for the rest of the day due to winter weather. The institute’s aerospace technology campus is in Richmond. The school said that as of 12:30 p.m.