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B.C.'s kelp forests more ancient than once thought, finds study

B.C.'s kelp forests more ancient than once thought, finds study

Kelp fossils found in the Olympic Peninsula suggest the marine 'forests' are more than 32 million years old, double previous estimates.
Vancouver council asked to approve $4.9M to fight Stanley Park looper moth infestation

Vancouver council asked to approve $4.9M to fight Stanley Park looper moth infestation

City staff report: "Failing trees pose a public safety risk and will result in increased fuel loads, leading to increased wildfire risk."
'Shutting down all bus services': Union threatens full bus strike in Metro Vancouver

'Shutting down all bus services': Union threatens full bus strike in Metro Vancouver

Commuters would face a suspension of all buses and the SeaBus.
'Tragic': Man hit by snowplow after getting stuck in snow, dies in hospital

'Tragic': Man hit by snowplow after getting stuck in snow, dies in hospital

The man's vehicle became stuck in snow in Abbotsford. Police believe he was trying to walk to a nearby gas station for help when he was hit.
Supporting your Community - Block by Block

Supporting your Community - Block by Block

Bowen's next community "sew-ins" are January 24 & 25
Dog dead after Vancouver hit-and-run, police asking for witnesses

Dog dead after Vancouver hit-and-run, police asking for witnesses

The 15-year-old dog was killed while being walked.
Accused in B.C. toddler's death loses third lawyer

Accused in B.C. toddler's death loses third lawyer

Seyed Ramin Moshfeghi Zadeh is charged with dangerous driving causing death, fraud and breaching a court order.
Man dead after crash at UBC parkade

Man dead after crash at UBC parkade

The driver of a sedan suffered fatal injuries after crashing through a barrier on the second floor of the Thunderbird parkade.
City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

Mayor's budget task force report: "Reduced absenteeism across the board would result in savings of approximately $4.5 million per year."
Two dogs shot and killed after attacking sheep in Cobble Hill

Two dogs shot and killed after attacking sheep in Cobble Hill

Two sheep were euthanized due to the extent of their injuries