Mike Lloyd
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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B.C. winter tire rules now in effect for many highways
Winter tire rules are now in effect for many B.C. highways, but if you need new ones for your vehicle this year, you may have a tough time getting them. → Read More
COVID-19 in young B.C. kids rising
In recent weeks, the number of children with COVID-19 has grown alarmingly, according to B.C.'s top doctor. Some of them have had to be hospitalized as a result. → Read More
B.C. wildfire situation improves with help from cooler, wetter weather
B.C.'s wildfire situation continues to improve, with 207 fires burning as of Tuesday morning, and favourable weather conditions expected to help further. → Read More
Coroner's inquest into Slocan death set for end of September
A coroner's inquest was scheduled after Peter de Groot was shot and killed by police at a cabin near Slocan in October 2014. → Read More
B.C. hospitality workers agree to new contract after protests
After more than a year and a half, hospitality workers now have an agreement with their employer which guarantees them recall rights. → Read More
Stanley Park coyotes result in financial losses for businesses, lawyer says
Two Stanley Park businesses are threatening legal action against the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board over the coyote problem. → Read More
Metro Vancouver homes sales rise, listings fall
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says August was busier than expected on the sales side, though it was down slightly from July. → Read More
Shrinkflation: Why you're paying the same but getting less
We're paying the same but getting less at the grocery store as many food manufacturers try to mask rising costs with a strategy called "shrinkflation." → Read More
B.C. vet sees ivermectin calls spike amid false claims dewormer cures COVID-19
Veterinarian Dr. Adrian Walton says his practice has been getting more calls and emails lately about ivermectin, a deworming treatment for animals. → Read More
B.C.'s back-to-school COVID-19 plan to be laid out Tuesday-
The province will release more details into what teachers, students, and parents can expect for the new school year as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in B.C. → Read More
B.C.'s South Coast expected to get smoky this weekend
Smoke on the way for B.C.'s South Coast. The wind will push the smoke from B.C.'s Interior region, where hundreds of wildfires continue to burn. → Read More
Climate change fueling B.C. wildfires now and in years to come: expert
An expert says drought, heat, and drier conditions in B.C. as a result of climate change will likely become the norm in wildfire seasons to come. → Read More
B.C. wildfire crews getting help from Mexico, ahead of windy, dry conditions
The BC Wildfire Services will receive 100 firefighters from Mexico this weekend, as winds could possibly worsen fires in the Interior. → Read More
B.C. wildfires: Wind being blamed for dangerous day ahead
All eyes on the sky Wednesday as a heavy wind is in the forecast to sweep in from the U.S., which is expected to hurt wildfire efforts in B.C. → Read More
CF Snowbirds to fly over Vancouver, White Rock Friday
The roar of jets in formation and a trail of white smoke will be seen over Vancouver and White Rock Friday afternoon as the Snowbirds do a flyby salute. → Read More
Seattle eager to welcome Canadians back as COVID travel restrictions ease
The tourism sector in Seattle is looking forward to the Canada-U.S. border eventually opening to non-essential travel in both directions. → Read More
Fort McMurray experiences shared with Lytton after wildfire
A man who was part of the rebuilding effort in Fort McMurray after is offering some insights into what recovery in Lytton might look like, after last month's devastating wildfire. → Read More
CRAB Park homeless campers to be evicted
Advocates say the Vancouver Park Board has ordered tenters at CRAB Park to clear out by Friday morning, adding if they don't, they'll be evicted. → Read More
Stronger COVID vaccine symptoms mean shot is working: expert
Some Canadians are experiencing more intense reactions after a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and experts say that's to be expected. → Read More
Ice ice, baby! From cubes to cream, demand is high during the heatwave
Products with the word “ice” in them have been very popular as temperatures have soared across the Lower Mainland in recent days. → Read More