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Students who died in Vancouver Island bus crash remembered for love of natural world

Students who died in Vancouver Island bus crash remembered for love of natural world

First-year biology students John Geerdes, from Iowa City, Iowa, and Emma Machado, from Winnipeg died when a bus went off the road near Bamfield on Friday.
Expect a mild autumn in Vancouver says Weather Network

Expect a mild autumn in Vancouver says Weather Network

Not ready for summer to be over just yet? According to the Weather Network, summer may have ended early this year across parts of Canada, but B.C.
New Richmond Museum exhibit reveals inner workings of the city

New Richmond Museum exhibit reveals inner workings of the city

All the questions you ever wanted answered about Richmond and more could be on display at a new Richmond museum exhibit.
West Van police investigate social media threat against high school

West Van police investigate social media threat against high school

Officials at West Vancouver’s Rockridge Secondary have reassured parents it’s safe for students to go to school today after an alarming post apparently circulated among teens on social media Sunday.
Alex Fraser Bridge is getting a zipper (VIDEO)

Alex Fraser Bridge is getting a zipper (VIDEO)

Part of a the $70 million major upgrade project to improve traffic flow on the 33-year-old crossing over the Fraser River, an extra seventh counter flow lane will be made possible through a moveable, zipper-like barrier system for the peak hour traff
Aquaculture industry is headed for a sea change

Aquaculture industry is headed for a sea change

Planning a salmon barbecue? Your options will be limited this year. With a complete 2019 closure on Fraser River sockeye, due to dismal returns, your options are to buy Alaska sockeye or farmed Atlantic salmon.
(Video) Hundreds sing for Hong Kong in Aberdeen Centre

(Video) Hundreds sing for Hong Kong in Aberdeen Centre

Hundreds of people turned out at Aberdeen Centre on Saturday to take part in a singing flash mob to support the Hong Kong protests against the now-withdrawn extradition bill. Around 2 p.m.
200 new SkyTrain cars should be re-modelled, say riders

200 new SkyTrain cars should be re-modelled, say riders

Almost 90% of survey takers said they preferred flex spaces with leaning rails to provide more standing room
She serenades premature babies. And it's just so lovely

She serenades premature babies. And it's just so lovely

Katherine Deane is in the middle of singing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star when she notices a reaction from her audience of one.
Public has a new way to report suspicious fishing activity

Public has a new way to report suspicious fishing activity

Pacific Region Conservation and Protection has a new direct email for members of the public to report suspicious fishing activity and suspected violations.