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Calls for more financial investment in Bowen capital reserves

Calls for more financial investment in Bowen capital reserves

Staff make case for increased long-term financial planning
Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver says seasonal watering regulations will be rolled out May 1, and that due to "variable weather patterns due to climate change" the region can't always count on rainfall to fill its reservoirs.
You might be able to see the northern light in Metro Vancouver tonight

You might be able to see the northern light in Metro Vancouver tonight

There may be a green glow to behold.
Ryan Reynolds' "Dear Terry" T-shirts are now available for pre-order

Ryan Reynolds' "Dear Terry" T-shirts are now available for pre-order

The tribute shirts of the Port Coquitlam icon will be shipped on April 12 to coincide with the 43rd anniversary of the start of the Marathon of Hope.
Fewer crimes reported on Metro Vancouver's transit system in 2022

Fewer crimes reported on Metro Vancouver's transit system in 2022

Public safety is on the rebound in 2022, according to Metro Vancouver Transit Police crime data.
TransLink annual fare hike gets a green light. Here's how much more you'll pay to ride

TransLink annual fare hike gets a green light. Here's how much more you'll pay to ride

The fare increase will come into effect in July.
Bowen doctor receives the Order of Canada

Bowen doctor receives the Order of Canada

Dr. Lynn Beattie was awarded the honour for her decades of work in geriatric medicine
Connect + Reflect + Act! at the Rural Islands Economic Partnership

Connect + Reflect + Act! at the Rural Islands Economic Partnership

The three-day event on Gabriola Island will seek creative ideas to boost opportunities on rural islands
Dog Days of Summer returning to Bowen

Dog Days of Summer returning to Bowen

The popular Dog Days festival is coming back to Bowen after several years
Woodfibre LNG vows to be net zero from Day 1

Woodfibre LNG vows to be net zero from Day 1

Company outlines how LNG projects in B.C. can achieve net zero targets