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‘If a book has a map, it’s usually worth reading’: Katie Mainwaring and her maps at Catching Stars

‘If a book has a map, it’s usually worth reading’: Katie Mainwaring and her maps at Catching Stars

Katie moved to Bowen as a teenager and now lives and works here full time and creates from her home in the Mount Gardner area
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B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

The current fine for those who organize or host a banned event remains the same at $2,300.
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Second brand added to Canada-wide apricot seed recall

Second brand added to Canada-wide apricot seed recall

Apricot seeds are known to contain a natural toxin that can cause cyanide poisoning.
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What you need to know about B.C.'s loosened outdoor religious gatherings

What you need to know about B.C.'s loosened outdoor religious gatherings

From crowd size to singing and social distancing, B.C.'s new loosened restrictions on outdoor religious services come with a number of caveats — here's what worshipers (and everyone else) need to know.
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Here's why BC Ferries' new vessel under construction is brown right now

Here's why BC Ferries' new vessel under construction is brown right now

Is BC Ferries ushering in a new era of poo-coloured vessels?
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Your COVID vaccine questions answered

Your COVID vaccine questions answered

Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, deputy chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, answers questions from the public about COVID vaccinations
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Bhangra sensation in the Yukon helps people dance their pandemic troubles away (VIDEO)

Bhangra sensation in the Yukon helps people dance their pandemic troubles away (VIDEO)

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BC Ferries reveals name of its newest vessel

BC Ferries reveals name of its newest vessel

The fourth Salish-class ferry in the fleet now has a name, and will soon have a plan for its Coast Salish artwork
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After SkyTrain overdose, Port Moody woman wants to train teens to save lives

After SkyTrain overdose, Port Moody woman wants to train teens to save lives

SFU student seeking volunteers who will train to teach Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody students about B.C.'s opioid overdose crisis and what they can do to reduce stigma, recognize and prevent a toxic drug overdose
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Virtual doctors' visits surge amid pandemic, could ease GP shortage

Virtual doctors' visits surge amid pandemic, could ease GP shortage

Head of Doctors of BC says the pandemic has 'sharply increased' the use of telemedicine to the point that there's no going back.
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