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North Shore non-profit aims to keep seniors and pets together at home

North Shore non-profit aims to keep seniors and pets together at home

The group has a history of keeping seniors united with their best friends. Now they want to expand on the North Shore.
Timeline of a B.C. wildfire as it grew from spot fire to monster

Timeline of a B.C. wildfire as it grew from spot fire to monster

The McDougall Creek wildfire remains out of control.
Ecologists say life will return to B.C. wildfire zone, but trees may never grow back

Ecologists say life will return to B.C. wildfire zone, but trees may never grow back

The charred hills surrounding Okanagan Lake in the B.C. Interior will likely look very different in a year's time and beyond as life returns to the wildfire-ravaged landscape, ecologists predict.
School boards grappling with AI use in classroom, but formal policies still elusive

School boards grappling with AI use in classroom, but formal policies still elusive

The Canadian Press asked 10 school boards in different parts of the country whether they would implement a formal policy for the 2023-24 school year that covers teacher and student use of AI, such as chatbots that can solve math problems or write essays. 
Bowen Island RCMP stats for July 2023

Bowen Island RCMP stats for July 2023

Police service calls during July, plus a return of the RCMP Auxiliary Program
Police seek 'rare' $5K electric scooter stolen in Burnaby

Police seek 'rare' $5K electric scooter stolen in Burnaby

The owner reported his VSETT Super 72 scooter was stolen from outside the Brentwood Staples store after he failed to lock it up, according to Burnaby RCMP.
Bowen Community Choir starting up new season

Bowen Community Choir starting up new season

A new year of singing is set to get underway, with two registration dates taking place later this month
Strong weekend winds could fuel wildfires in parts of B.C.

Strong weekend winds could fuel wildfires in parts of B.C.

Over the long weekend, winds of up to 80km/h are expected in B.C.'s northwest; sun and hazy skies for the South Coast; and persistent drought conditions everywhere.
Update: Coquitlam RCMP release images of 'dognapping' suspect

Update: Coquitlam RCMP release images of 'dognapping' suspect

Police are looking for a Pomeranian dog after it was stolen from its owner during a walk in Coquitlam last month.
Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Bears are about to start feeding for up to 20 hours per day. Now is a critical time to keep them away from trouble.