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Bobcat in the Squamish Estuary [VIDEO]

Bobcat in the Squamish Estuary [VIDEO]

Squamish's Chris Dale captured this stunning footage of a bobcat (Lynx rufus) slinking through the grass in the estuary. "I expected it to wander out into the open but instead it decided to have a nap in the late afternoon sun," Dale told The Chief.
Contaminants found in former firing range in central Richmond

Contaminants found in former firing range in central Richmond

A hundred years ago, men would come to Lulu Island with rifles and pistols to practise their shooting at a firing range, a 136-acre plot now known as the Garden City Lands.
Religious expression gains support at Surrey city hall

Religious expression gains support at Surrey city hall

Council unanimously condemns Quebec’s Bill 21
Three deportations follow ‘mob violence’ in Surrey’s Newton area

Three deportations follow ‘mob violence’ in Surrey’s Newton area

Three deportations follow ‘mob violence’ in Surrey’s Newton area
North Vancouver RCMP puzzled by Marine Drive crash

North Vancouver RCMP puzzled by Marine Drive crash

North Vancouver RCMP are trying to figure out what happened in a single-vehicle crash that sent a man to hospital with serious injuries Saturday evening. The crash happened just after 6 p.m. on Marine Drive, west of Capilano Mall.
City of North Van pursues ‘living wage’ guarantee

City of North Van pursues ‘living wage’ guarantee

The City of North Vancouver may soon become a living wage employer, meaning a significant pay hike for the lowest-paid staff and contractors. Coun. Angela Girard brought the motion forward Monday night.
Burnaby pre-zones 6 city-owned lots to fast-track affordable housing

Burnaby pre-zones 6 city-owned lots to fast-track affordable housing

“I want this moving as quickly as I can,” mayor says
ICBC data shows which Richmond roads are most prone to accidents

ICBC data shows which Richmond roads are most prone to accidents

Car crashes and gridlock are a daily headache for commuters, but, according to ICBC, some Richmond roads and intersections are especially prone to accidents.
Richmond's Tesla Superchargers getting plugged in

Richmond's Tesla Superchargers getting plugged in

Shoppers at Richmond Centre were this week getting their first glimpse of the new Tesla Supercharging stations.
Stolen dog dishes story has happy ending in Tsawwassen

Stolen dog dishes story has happy ending in Tsawwassen

Generous folks came together to donate two sets of dog dishes after a local woman had hers swiped last week. In a post to the Tsawwassen Loop Facebook group Saturday, Darren Ell shared the good news and a photo of his mom Polly with her new items.