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YVR launches ‘Fly Calm’ initiative to help passengers reduce travel stress

Packing, getting to the airport, navigating check-in counters, passing through security, making flight connections – all these parts of travel can sometimes produce a mountain of anxiety, but a new initiative at Vancouver International Airport is hop
FortisBC asks customers across province to reduce gas use after pipeline rupture

FortisBC asks customers across province to reduce gas use after pipeline rupture

In the wake of Tuesday’s rupture and fire along the Enbridge pipeline near Prince George, natural gas provide FortisBC is asking customers province-wide to reduce their usage Wednesday.
Richmond Mounties investigating reports of shots being fired

Richmond Mounties investigating reports of shots being fired

Late Monday night, Richmond RCMP were called to Parry Street, near Cabot Drive, after receiving reports of shots being fired shortly before midnight. Two vehicles were found parked at a residence with damage that appeared to be from gunfire.
Trees get planted every time you fill up at these Richmond gas stations

Trees get planted every time you fill up at these Richmond gas stations

Two Richmond gas stations are participating in a new program that sees trees planted for every customer that fills up.
Whistler could host Olympic ski jumping in 2026, Calgary’s bid advances

Whistler could host Olympic ski jumping in 2026, Calgary’s bid advances

Whistler Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden wasn’t supportive of her hometown playing host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. “That’s one of the reasons I didn’t sit on municipal council during that period,” the outgoing mayor explained.
Bill and Hillary Clinton will visit Vancouver next year on a speaking tour

Bill and Hillary Clinton will visit Vancouver next year on a speaking tour

"The two leaders will share the stories and inspiring anecdotes that shaped their historic careers"
Asian augmented reality company eyes funeral sector

Asian augmented reality company eyes funeral sector

A South Korean company wants to inject augmented reality (AR) technology into North American memorial sites and cemeteries as a way for the funeral industry to cater to consumers who are increasingly dependent on mobile devices.
Why there's a network of tunnels for frogs under B.C. highways

Why there's a network of tunnels for frogs under B.C. highways

We spoke to Dr. Darcy C. Henderson from Environment and Climate Change Canada to find out...
No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot. However, there were also 40 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, and 14 of them were won. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on Oct.
Here’s what your landlord can and can’t do with a rental increase in B.C.

Here’s what your landlord can and can’t do with a rental increase in B.C.

On Wednesday, Sept. 26, Premier John Horgan announced that the government would accept the recommendations that were made from the province’s rental housing task force.