B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says 'climate change is real'
WEB5 days ago · Jeremy Hainsworth. On the eve of the provincial general election, B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad shot back at the NDP’s claims he doesn’t believe in climate change. “The climate change issue is real,” said Rustad, who has also said the situation, "is not a crisis. It is not an existential threat."
Fun events to check out in Vancouver this weekend: Sept. 20-22
WEB5 days ago · Metro Vancouverites can enjoy a variety of cultural experiences and ongoing markets this week. The Garden Tea Festival invites guests to partake in traditional Chinese and Japanese tea ceremonies, while the Ghosts In The Fields exhibiton explores B.C.'s farming movements, protests, and resilient migrant workers.. Bard of the Beach wraps …
Ban ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps, municipalities tell Victoria ...
WEB5 days ago · Rodent glue traps should be banned in B.C., Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) members voted Sept. 20. The Vancouver Island municipalities of Saanich and View Royal brought forward a resolution to the UBCM’s annual general meeting in Vancouver saying glue traps are an ineffective method for controlling rodents as they fail to address …
Photos: Luna, the cute sea otter at the Vancouver Aquarium
WEB6 days ago · One of Vancouver's cutest residents is doing better. Luna the sea otter pup is one of two otters rescued this summer and cared for by the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. Tofino, the first one, is now almost four months old and thriving in the upper otter habitat at the Vancouver Aquarium.. Luna didn't have as easy a start; she came in at just …
Increase B.C. short-term rental fines to $3,000 daily, UBCM says
WEB6 days ago · 00:01:46. Fines for unauthorized short-term rentals in B.C. should be increased to $3,000 daily, the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) told Victoria Sept. 19. The resolution brought to the UBCM's annual general meeting by the City of Burnaby said the province intends to increase the maximum fine a local government may issue to any …
Fix port policing, waterfront crime, UBCM urges senior govts ...
WEB5 days ago · Delta Mayor George Harvie said inaction in port policing has led to significant problems with waterfront crime, contributed to the addiction overdose public health emergency and led to Canada being seen as a leading exporter of narcotics. “It is a problem. Absolutely,” Harvie said. He said the loss of police resources has weakened …
Thatcher Demko clears air regarding 'rare' and 'unique' injury
WEB6 days ago · Reports came out in August that Thatcher Demko, who saw his 2024 playoff run ended ignominiously by his second knee injury of the season, wouldn't be ready for the start of Canucks training camp because his injury rehab was going slower than expected. In fact, it was in doubt whether he would even be ready for the start of the regular season.
No UBCM flip-flop on fall fair food faves - Vancouver Is Awesome
WEB5 days ago · Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates have not flip-flopped and have stood firm on which food is best at fall fairs. Delegates Sept. 18 voted the mini-donuts at the Pacific National Exhibition to be the “absolute best” summer fair treat in the province. Hundreds of delegates in an electronic vote said by an overwhelming 71 per cent that ...
BC man calls out delivery cyclists for illegal sidewalk use
WEB4 days ago · 00:06:36. A Vancouver man is fed up with what he says is reckless behaviour of delivery workers illegally using bicycles on sidewalks and wants it to stop. Todd Clarke lives in Vancouver’s West End and says he’s been hit three times this year while walking in a section of the city popular for pedestrians. “It’s causing a lot of chaos on ...
Huge climate protest will block Vancouver traffic Friday
WEB6 days ago · 1 / 2 A massive protest as part of the Global Climate Strike will take place in Vancouver on Sept. 20, blocking traffic in the downtown core. Last year a similar event (pictured) took place.Amy Chui. Thousands are expected to take to the streets in Vancouver on Friday, Sept. 20 as part of the Global Climate Strike.