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Extreme weather events accelerating re-think of Metro Vancouver water supply

Extreme weather events accelerating re-think of Metro Vancouver water supply

"I would say that there's been a series of wake-up calls over the last several years, in terms of anomalous weather events or unusual weather events."
Failed fare check leads to discovery of loaded handgun at Burnaby SkyTrain station: police

Failed fare check leads to discovery of loaded handgun at Burnaby SkyTrain station: police

Mateo Zanatta, 23, was on bail on charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault in Sechelt when police allegedly caught him with a loaded handgun at the Brentwood SkyTrain station in Burnaby earlier this month.
SD46 to receive more than $1.5 million for school enhancement projects

SD46 to receive more than $1.5 million for school enhancement projects

The B.C. Budget 2023 includes funding for maintenance upgrades and more
Kyle, the beloved peacock of Lower Gibsons, has died

Kyle, the beloved peacock of Lower Gibsons, has died

'I think everybody that was on the bird’s route felt like it was their bird': The Gibsons-area bird was found dead on March 12 after a dog attack.
After Glacier Media investigation, federal MPs call for probe into B.C. company's ties

After Glacier Media investigation, federal MPs call for probe into B.C. company's ties

NDP MP Charlie Angus says he'll bring forward a motion in the coming weeks that will summon Paper Excellence executives before a federal committee.
Grant dollars to replace borrowing for Gibsons' sewer centrifuge

Grant dollars to replace borrowing for Gibsons' sewer centrifuge

Debate on spending its $2.3 million Growing Communities Fund grant saw elected officials recommend $950,000 go to replace its wastewater treatment plant centrifuge. Without the need to borrow for the project, no alternative approval process will be required. 
Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

For Myles' mother, Margie, the disciplinary measures don't go far enough. "I didn't know this side of life, this darkness," she says.
20-year-old B.C. man dies after stepping on a live wire in Peru

20-year-old B.C. man dies after stepping on a live wire in Peru

Camden Verlaan of Roberts Creek was on the 'journey of a lifetime' and volunteering in Peru when he died on March 8.
Islands Trust passes nearly $10 million budget for upcoming year

Islands Trust passes nearly $10 million budget for upcoming year

Bowen Island's contribution to Islands Trust rises almost seven per cent from last year
Ocean plastic diversion coming to Sechelt landfill

Ocean plastic diversion coming to Sechelt landfill

If your spring clean activities involves getting rid of unwanted dock materials, an option to do this for free is coming to Sechelt landfill.