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Burnaby bakery raising money for Australian firefighters

Burnaby bakery raising money for Australian firefighters

Wildfires have devastated areas of Australia, including Bawley Point, New South Wales, where Punk Rock Pastries owner Hollie Fraser is from
Richmond teachers still working under old contract

Richmond teachers still working under old contract

The BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) are looking to schedule a meeting early in the year to continue mediation on a new contract for teachers.
A Friends-themed brunch event is happening this month in Vancouver

A Friends-themed brunch event is happening this month in Vancouver

If it hasn't been your day, week, your month, or even your year, this news might perk you up: A Friends -themed brunch event is coming to Vancouver this January.
Vaping harms outweigh charms, says Canadian survey

Vaping harms outweigh charms, says Canadian survey

Vaping detractors have nearly doubled in the last year as dozens of cases of vaping-related deaths come to light across North America
Richmond school district plans strategic direction

Richmond school district plans strategic direction

Consultation on a strategic plan for the Richmond School District is starting with students first – part of this consultation even includes getting the perspective of high-school dropouts about the school system.
Update: Police recover U-Haul truck stolen in Richmond with couple's life possessions

Update: Police recover U-Haul truck stolen in Richmond with couple's life possessions

The stolen U-Haul truck containing a couple’s lifetime possessions has been found in Vancouver.
Cartoon of Steve Irwin welcoming animals to heaven goes viral

Cartoon of Steve Irwin welcoming animals to heaven goes viral

It’s estimated one billion animals have died as the result of bush fires in Australia
Child killer freedoms up for review in Coquitlam

Child killer freedoms up for review in Coquitlam

Activist says public should pay attention to the review board hearing for Alan Schoenborn, wants updated photo released if he's given a day pass
Record-breaking $70M jackpot still up for grabs

Record-breaking $70M jackpot still up for grabs

Canada’s largest-ever single prize is still up for grabs as the Lotto Max jackpot remains at a mind-boggling $70 million for tonight’s Jan. 7 th draw.

V2V Vacations shutting down its Victoria-Vancouver ferry service

V2V Vacations, the passenger ferry service running between downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver, announced Monday that it is shutting down. In a statement on its website, V2V Vacations said it will not resume operations in 2020.