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Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Famous for the role it played in the "Beachcombers" TV series, Molly's Reach is a popular Gibsons landmark.
Letter: Hospitals need to have TVs for elderly patients

Letter: Hospitals need to have TVs for elderly patients

Most seniors are "not savvy" to modern technology and would like a TV during their hospital stay, this Coquitlam letter writer states.
What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

Users of knowalcohol.ca can enter their age, sex and how much they drink per week and calculate their risk of several alcohol-related diseases.
Ambitious plans to rebuild after fire destroys Telegraph Cove landmarks

Ambitious plans to rebuild after fire destroys Telegraph Cove landmarks

The fire destroyed the Whale Interpretive Centre, about a third of a historic pier, the Old Saltery Pub, Killer Whale Cafe, Wastell Manor heritage house and the Prince of Whales whale-watching office and staff housing.
Opinion: Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare

Opinion: Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare

A Walk and Learn workshop series for educators struggling with burnout combines education about compassion fatigue and burnout with walking together outside of Calgary, Alta.
B.C. landlord must pay over $2K for 'severe' rat infestation

B.C. landlord must pay over $2K for 'severe' rat infestation

The pest control company told the tenant that four generations of roof rats were in and outside the unit.
6 steps you should take after a data breach

6 steps you should take after a data breach

With the number of data breach victims up nearly 500% in 2024, Experian provides six steps to take if your information is compromised.
Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Throw yourself the life preserver you want when you feel your soul is sinking.
Man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver

Man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a man has been charged after an attempted armed robbery at a store in the city's downtown. They say officers responded to a call at Holt Renfrew just before noon on Monday.
B.C. man who assaulted bus drivers gets conditional sentence

B.C. man who assaulted bus drivers gets conditional sentence

Judge says bus drivers are in vulnerable positions while doing difficult jobs in case where UBC, Vancouver drivers attacked.