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Frack Free BC protest held in Gibsons

Around 20 individuals opposed to hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” in B.C.’s natural gas industry spent an hour waving signs highlighting their concerns at Gibsons Way and North Road on March 26.

Mar 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Adventure on high seas inspires made-in-B.C. ocean drones

Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics has developed solar-powered robotic vessels

Mar 29, 2023 7:57 AM Read more >

Promise to regulate money services businesses follows collapse of major B.C. organized crime investigation

Alleged money laundering case had been one of the biggest organized crime investigations in B.C. history and was featured throughout the BC NDP government’s public inquiry into money laundering

Mar 29, 2023 7:46 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries to test new ticket system at Duke Point

B.C. Ferries earlier issued a request for pre-qualification for four Island-class vessels, which are hybrid diesel-electric ferries.

Mar 29, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Dangerous driver sentenced to long-term supervision

William Ryan Aime Nadeau will remain under supervision of Corrections Canada and the Parole Board of Canada for a decade upon completing his time in jail

Mar 29, 2023 5:37 AM Read more >

B.C. strata owner seeks $20K in noise claim, gets $1,000

A strata owner attached speakers to the ceiling and played zombie music in response to noise.

Mar 29, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Fort St. John Sikhs holding protest against human rights issues in India

A small group of Sikhs in Fort St. John gathered outside North Peace Cultural Centre on March 25th to raise awareness against ongoing human rights violations in Punjab.

Mar 28, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

Newcomer to Vancouver: Making a case for going Greyhound

In this regular column, North Shore News reporter Mina Kerr-Lazenby shares the ups and downs of moving to Metro Vancouver, and all it entails.

Mar 28, 2023 7:05 PM Read more >

'Animal hoarding': B.C. rescuer won't get 63 dogs back, must pay SPCA $75K

Concerns included fearful animals, sanitation, water issues, illness, coughing, sneezing, rotten teeth and overgrown toenails.

Mar 28, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver city council votes to repeal 25-cent single-use cup fee, effective May 1

VANCOUVER — Businesses in Vancouver will no longer be required to charge a fee for single-use cups as of May 1, a move that reverses a decision by the previous city council.

Mar 28, 2023 5:53 PM Read more >