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Councillors' eyes opened after crawling through burning building

A day off in February and televising the trials of those involved with the Stanley Cup riot garnered the most water cooler chatter after yesterdays throne speech.

The unions representing transit workers are urging Metro Vancouver mayors to accept TransLink's proposed funding supplement plan - including a two-cents-a-litre boost in gas taxes - to pay for transit projects such as the 11-kilometre Evergreen Line.

When they arrived, it was pouring with rain and everyone was feeling a little on edge. After all, no one not one soul in the team had ever done this before.

Richmond school board trustee Chak Au announced Tuesday morning that hes running for a seat on city council at next months election.

A 10-year-old boy who sparked an overnight search after he went missing has been found safe and well. Connor McDermitt ran away from his stepfather last night in the vicinity of Williams and Gilbert roads near Steveston-London secondary at 8:30 p.m.

Coun. Harold Steves hints at retirement after being recognized for 41 years of service to the city

When Raphael Cardenas was four years old, he drew a map of the United States with all 50 states and capitals geographically correct. His mother Rachel Cardenas showed off the map with great pride. She insisted her son did it on his own.

Energy giant B.C. Hydro will continue outfitting its customers with wireless smart meters despite a majority vote by delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities for a moratorium on the mandatory instalment of the devices.

It's early morning at Lake Sakinaw and a ghostly mist is rising off the lake's still waters. Cozied up on a soft couch, I'm gazing out at the lake from the comfort of the Lake Sakinaw Lodge, contemplating the day's activities.