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Ornithology fans flock to North Shore for Vancouver International Bird Festival

Ornithology fans flock to North Shore for Vancouver International Bird Festival

Scientists from around the world will attend the International Ornithological Congress at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Use your library card to get discounted fare to the PNE

Use your library card to get discounted fare to the PNE

On August 22, Vancouver's Fair at the PNE is opening its gates at a discounted rate for all avid readers. With a partnership between the annual summer fair, Raise a Reader, Tim Hortons and Public Library InterLINK, any fair-goer presenting a B.C.
Spider Robinson's star shines in Worldcon's sci-fi universe

Spider Robinson's star shines in Worldcon's sci-fi universe

Hugo- and Nebula-winning author is guest of 76th World Science Fiction Convention
How a Romanian pop singer’s quirky ode to Vancouver became a viral hit

How a Romanian pop singer’s quirky ode to Vancouver became a viral hit

Eight years and half-a-million views later, Ligia Oancea reflects on ‘Vancouver Song’
Cedar carving unites Squamish Nation and West Vancouver Police Department

Cedar carving unites Squamish Nation and West Vancouver Police Department

The twin serpents symbolize evil that must be slain, but they also teach a lesson, learning from one’s mistakes. The Thunderbird represents a force protecting us. The arches of the Lions Gate Bridge depict the bridging of cultures.
Celebrating the life of Black Sheep Morris Dancer and Bowener, Jim McConnan

Celebrating the life of Black Sheep Morris Dancer and Bowener, Jim McConnan

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 18.
Passionate about the music to the end, Bowen Islander and Vancouver jazz festival co-founder mourned

Passionate about the music to the end, Bowen Islander and Vancouver jazz festival co-founder mourned

Ken Pickering dies of throat cancer at his Bowen Island home on August 10, 2018
Update: Horseshoe Bay fire 25 per cent contained

Update: Horseshoe Bay fire 25 per cent contained

The fire size has reduced from three to two hectares.
Bowen community raises thousands of dollars for beloved local artist

Bowen community raises thousands of dollars for beloved local artist

Long-time islander Gerald Morrisseau was seriously injured in an altercation on Trunk Road August 3.
Two men arrested after Friday morning Trunk Road altercation

Two men arrested after Friday morning Trunk Road altercation

A third man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.