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DFO announces funds for Fraser River salmon habitat restoration

DFO announces funds for Fraser River salmon habitat restoration

The Raincoast Conservation Foundation has received $2.66 million dollars from the federal government to improve juvenile salmon habitat near the mouth of the Fraser River. Delta MP Carla Qualtrough announced the project on Sea Island Friday morning.
Yo-yo thrower, 12, youngest ever national champ

Yo-yo thrower, 12, youngest ever national champ

At only 12-years-old, Terrance Wang is now the youngest yo-yo player to hold the Canadian national championship title.
Richmond farms are important for protecting Fraser River habitats: Documentary

Richmond farms are important for protecting Fraser River habitats: Documentary

The Watershed Guardians will be screened on Saturday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Britannia Shipyards
A&W to stop using plastic straws

A&W to stop using plastic straws

A&W Food Services of Canada has pledged to eliminate all plastic straws from its restaurants by the end of the year.
Lane closures expected to increase traffic to YVR

Lane closures expected to increase traffic to YVR

Heading to the airport? Expect more traffic in the coming weeks.
Senate passes Cannabis Act by vote of 56-30

Senate passes Cannabis Act by vote of 56-30

The Canadian Senate voted to approve the Cannabis Act by a vote of 56-30 with one abstention just after 6 p.m. B.C. time on June 7.
For World Oceans Day, join a local shoreline cleanup

For World Oceans Day, join a local shoreline cleanup

June 8 is World Oceans Day
South Korea looks to B.C. for virtual reality ventures

South Korea looks to B.C. for virtual reality ventures

Vancouver's growing reputation as a hub for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology development is now drawing international interest, with a delegation of South Korean firms visiting the city to explore the possibilities for a dee
Numerous odours are bombarding Richmond noses

Numerous odours are bombarding Richmond noses

Last month marked an 18-month high for complaints to Metro Vancouver naming Harvest Power as the source of overpowering, rancid odours lingering across Richmond.
Biometric security to tighten at the border summer

Biometric security to tighten at the border summer

People arriving in Canada will be subject to tighter biometric security, including fingerprint scanning and having photos taken, at the border this summer.