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B.C. Highways’ wildlife cameras capture elusive critters

B.C. Highways’ wildlife cameras capture elusive critters

B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation has done it again, posting a GALLERY of images to their blog that you won’t see anywhere else. Moose, lynx, coyotes, bears, herds of deer and more make appearances.
Metro Vancouver grocery stores battle for online territory

Metro Vancouver grocery stores battle for online territory

Walmart Inc. is poised to beat archrival Amazon.com Inc. in enabling Metro Vancouver customers to order online and get produce and fresh meats, as well as other grocery items, delivered anywhere in the region.
World News: China puts hold on US bid for UN ban of ships over N.Korea smuggling

World News: China puts hold on US bid for UN ban of ships over N.Korea smuggling

United Nations (United States) - China has put a hold on a US request at the United Nations to ban 33 ships from ports worldwide and blacklist 27 shipping firms for helping North Korea circumvent sanctions, according to a document seen by AFP on Mond
World News: Rumble in the jungle as mother bear fights off Indian tiger

World News: Rumble in the jungle as mother bear fights off Indian tiger

New Delhi - Tourists on a wildlife safari in central India were treated to a rare and vicious fight for survival between a sloth bear defending its young and a huge Bengal tiger.
A tribute to my father: Shelley Civkin

A tribute to my father: Shelley Civkin

March 13 will be my father’s 15th Yahrtzeit, the anniversary of his passing.
Richmond’s McArthurGlen outlet mall to expand by 84,000 square feet

Richmond’s McArthurGlen outlet mall to expand by 84,000 square feet

Get ready to celebrate, outlet mall shoppers. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is expanding by 84,000 square feet, the mall announced today. This phase of the outlet mall’s expansion is part of its plan to develop over 1.
World News: China's defence spending to accelerate in 2018

World News: China's defence spending to accelerate in 2018

Beijing - China announced on Monday an 8.1 percent defence budget increase for 2018, giving a boost to the modernisation of the world's largest military after spending slowed in the previous two years. Beijing will splash out 1.
Residents invited to provide feedback on charging drivers extra fees to fund public transportation

Residents invited to provide feedback on charging drivers extra fees to fund public transportation

Would you pay more to drive? Last week, the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission launched the second phase of its public engagement program, inviting residents to share their thoughts on charging drivers extra fees to fund public transportation.
Richmond dance-wear designer heads to Vancouver Fashion Week

Richmond dance-wear designer heads to Vancouver Fashion Week

A Richmond-based designer is the talk of the runway leading up to this year’s Vancouver Fashion Week as she showcases a new line of street-wear and dance-wear.
World News: China 'won't sit idly by' if US harms trade

World News: China 'won't sit idly by' if US harms trade

Beijing - China warned Sunday that it was ready to hit back if the United States damaged its economic interests, fuelling fears of a trade war after President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs on steel and aluminium.