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B.C. launches measles immunization catch-up program

B.C. launches measles immunization catch-up program

The program will run from April to June with the goal of reaching a 95 per cent immunization rate province-wide
Novel app helps immigrants, refugees adjust to life in B.C.

Novel app helps immigrants, refugees adjust to life in B.C.

By answering an anonymous questionnaire, newcomers receive a tailored guide on topics such as Medical Services Plan registration, schools, employment, social insurance numbers, child tax credits, and government programs.
Vancouver Park Board’s ‘Heron Cam’ goes live as herons return to Stanley Park

Vancouver Park Board’s ‘Heron Cam’ goes live as herons return to Stanley Park

Cam gives residents a bird’s eye view of the resident Pacific Great Blue heron colony
Richmond Fire-Rescue warns public about carbon monoxide

Richmond Fire-Rescue warns public about carbon monoxide

Richmond Fire-Rescue was recently called to a home of a mother and her young children that had a buildup of carbon monoxide.
Richmond council weighs in on tunnel replacement

Richmond council weighs in on tunnel replacement

In replacing the George Massey Tunnel, Richmond council would prefer a tunnel to a bridge, an increase in transit services, reduction in truck traffic and improvements to the congestion in Steveston.
International salmon research ship docks in North Vancouver

International salmon research ship docks in North Vancouver

Scientists return from month-long research expedition with surprising findings
B.C. Ferries unveils vision for revamped Swartz Bay

B.C. Ferries unveils vision for revamped Swartz Bay

Ferry terminal could include boardwalk, more amenities as part of 10-year project
City of Richmond suing BC Hydro for risking dike safety

City of Richmond suing BC Hydro for risking dike safety

City claims area around a pump station near the Massey Tunnel was compromised by BC Hydro building a tower as part of the doomed tunnel replacement project
Richmond reboots climate emergency declaration

Richmond reboots climate emergency declaration

Richmond city council has declared a climate emergency, but not a local state of emergency, which would have allowed the city to exercise emergency powers.
Surrey man arrested after soccer mom punched at West Van match

Surrey man arrested after soccer mom punched at West Van match

West Vancouver police were called to arrest an unruly parent after a dispute on the soccer pitch Saturday escalated to an assault on the sidelines.