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New executive director takes the lead at Gulf of Georgia Cannery

New executive director takes the lead at Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Late last month, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society welcomed its new executive director, Stephanie Halapija. From Ontario, Halapija moved to B.C. to become director of The Nisga’a Museum in Laxgalts’ap, near Terrace.
Live animal traps set in Steveston Village

Live animal traps set in Steveston Village

Residents make grim discovery in grassy areas near the community centre
UPDATE: Burning barge owned by same company as summer fire: official

UPDATE: Burning barge owned by same company as summer fire: official

*This story has been updated. An Environment Ministry spokesman has now confirmed that the barge on fire off the shore of New Westminster is owned by the same company involved in a similar barge fire at the same location on Aug. 10.
Local gas prices predicted to soar 3 cents per litre by Friday

Local gas prices predicted to soar 3 cents per litre by Friday

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, over 100 members of a First Nation community near Prince George were evacuated when a gas pipeline ruptured. The ruptured pipeline started a massive fire, and may affect up to 700,000 FortisBC in the province .
Richmond Mounties arrest ‘bike bandits’

Richmond Mounties arrest ‘bike bandits’

Richmond RCMP have arrested two suspects in relation to an alleged break-and-enter at a residence near Maple and No. 2 roads. At around 10 p.m.
5 companies create nearly half of plastic trash in Canada: Audit

5 companies create nearly half of plastic trash in Canada: Audit

On Tuesday, Oct. 9, Greenpeace announced that the Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and Nestlé are the world’s top polluters according their latest audit.
SPCA shelter fees cut 50% for one day in B.C.

SPCA shelter fees cut 50% for one day in B.C.

If you’re on the fence about adopting a new pet, this special offer from BC SPCA shelters may just win you over. For one day only this month, they’ll be taking 50% off the adoption fees for domestic animals in their care, province-wide.

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.