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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. keep falling, as new vaccinations slow down

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. keep falling, as new vaccinations slow down

Only 2,392 new vaccinations have been provided in the past two days, according to the government
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Cap Care Centre outbreak one of the worst in B.C.

Cap Care Centre outbreak one of the worst in B.C.

142 people - including staff and residents - at the West Van care home contracted the virus; 26 residents died
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Here's why someone erected a giant mastodon sculpture on a B.C. island

Here's why someone erected a giant mastodon sculpture on a B.C. island

And why the artist doesn't want you to know where it is hidden.
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Novice backcountry users a concern this winter

Novice backcountry users a concern this winter

Avalanche Canada, BC Search and Rescue and WorkSafeBC issue warning to inexperienced recreationalists
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Bobcat spotted chilling on shed roof in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)

Bobcat spotted chilling on shed roof in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)

A hobby photographer has shared stunning photos of a bobcat sitting on his backyard shed roof in Lower West Lynn.
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Here's where you can comment on BIM's 2021 budget

Here's where you can comment on BIM's 2021 budget

It looks like a 6.6 per cent increase for the island overall and water rate increases of between 10 and 20 per cent in 2021
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More than 1,000 have died from COVID-19 in B.C., including 22 over the weekend

More than 1,000 have died from COVID-19 in B.C., including 22 over the weekend

Number of those actively infected with the virus has fallen to lowest level since November 10
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Bowen's Health Centre finally owns its land

Bowen's Health Centre finally owns its land

Bowen Island Municipality accepted the Health Centre Foundation's offer on 0.15 hectares of Lot 3 of the Community Lands a year and a half ago – the sale finally closed Jan. 8
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North Van presentation highlights importance of community in death care

North Van presentation highlights importance of community in death care

Mere Mortals speaker series examines death and mortality in an approachable manner
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COVID takes toll on Canada’s democracy as information flow slows: experts

COVID takes toll on Canada’s democracy as information flow slows: experts

B.C. government hiding behind excuses to dodge transparency, former legislature speaker Darryl Plecas says
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