Kurtis Doering
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Northern Lights visible from Vancouver, Calgary and New York in rare event
Did you see the Northern Lights Monday night? Many in North America got a rare look at the aurora borealis and the pictures are breathtaking. → Read More
Vancouver parking proposal rejected, now what for climate change?
After Vancouver's contentious parking plan was narrowly voted down, city councillors are starting to look for other avenues to address the climate crisis. → Read More
Vancouver's Canyon Creek project to change Spanish Banks park
In a process called daylighting, the Vancouver Park Board is moving ahead with its plans to uncover a creek in Spanish Banks Beach Park, which would then connect to English Bay. → Read More
Four weeks displaced, aid running dry, B.C. wildfire evacuee says frustrations mounting
Dennis Burns is tired of living in a hotel room. His property is among 1,316 still under an evacuation order as a result of the White Rock Lake wildfire. → Read More
Canadian doctors, nurses groups call for mandatory vaccination for health-care workers
Two major groups representing physicians and nurses in Canada have joined the call to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all health care workers. → Read More
Surrey Board of Trade asking for COVID-19 vaccine passports
Fearing another wave of shutdowns due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, the Surrey Board of Trade is asking to implement a proof of immunization system. → Read More
Ashcroft Mayor describes "ring of fire" as wildfires loom-
With several B.C. wildfires burning near her community, the mayor of Ashcroft says it is like living in a "ring of fire." → Read More
Metro Vancouver's hot, dry conditions increase fire risk
Conditions continue to dry up across Metro Vancouver, where leaves are falling, trees are turning brown, and lawns are crackling under people's feet. → Read More
Which B.C. businesses still require face masks?
The Safer Shopping Network is a list outlining which Canadian businesses still require masks for customers and staff, as COVID-19 restrictions ease. → Read More
Vancouver drivers should watch for engine overheating as temps rise
A Vancouver car mechanic says drivers should watch out for their vehicle's operating temperature, as the heatwave can impact engine performance. → Read More
Vancouver most expensive city in Canada (again): new ranking
The latest cost of living survey from Mercer lists Vancouver as the costliest city in Canada, followed by Toronto and Montreal. → Read More
BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund extended to help families pay bills
BC Hydro's Customer Crisis Fund, which offers grants of up to $600 to help people pay their electric bills, is being extended after the three-year pilot ended in March. → Read More
Penticton cancelling Canada Day celebrations this year
The City of Penticton is cancelling its Canada Day activities this year to honour the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous people. → Read More
Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria is in for Father's Day heatwave
Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria are in for a mini heatwave this weekend. → Read More
Annular solar eclipse will be visible for some early rising Canadians Thursday
Parts of Canada will enjoy a partial solar eclipse Thursday morning, but unfortunately here on the west coast, we’ll have to settle for the livestream. → Read More
Surrey banquet hall sees increase in bookings before easing of COVID restrictions
Banquet halls on the Lower Mainland are gearing up for a busy summer, with gatherings of up to 50 people set to be allowed again starting Tuesday, June 15. → Read More
B.C. businesses could still require masks when mandate ends
Masks in B.C. are expected to no longer be mandatory by July. A lawyer says there may be "interesting issues," if a business still requires them. → Read More
B.C. RCMP won't turn Albertans away this long weekend
While RCMP will have road checks to enforce B.C. COVID-19 travel restrictions, anyone coming in from Alberta will be allowed through. → Read More
Does warm weather stop viral spread? UBC expert debunks COVID myths online
A doctor out of UBC is debunking COVID-19 myths on TikTok, including whether warm temperatures can reduce or even stop the virus and its spread. → Read More
British Columbians reminded to follow COVID rules this Mother's Day
Restrictions on gatherings remain in place, meaning your Mother's Day celebrations will either have to be virtual or outside, with few people. → Read More