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‘I’m lost without it’: Face masks a challenge for people who rely on reading lips

‘I’m lost without it’: Face masks a challenge for people who rely on reading lips

Sarah-Jane Redmond didn’t realize how much she relied on lip-reading until almost everyone around her started wearing masks.
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B.C. government quadruples 'dooring' fine to improve cyclists' safety

B.C. government quadruples 'dooring' fine to improve cyclists' safety

The provincial government is quadrupling the fine for “dooring” in an effort to reduce cyclist collisions. As of Sept. 1, anyone opening the door of a parked car when it’s not reasonably safe to do so – known as “dooring” – will face a fine of $368.
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Man charged with assaulting elderly Asian man outside Vancouver convenience store

Man charged with assaulting elderly Asian man outside Vancouver convenience store

The victim, a 92-year-old man with dementia, was subjected to a racist tirade and was shoved to the ground
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Premier calls for ‘common sense’ after seeing video of large gatherings

Premier calls for ‘common sense’ after seeing video of large gatherings

“C’mon — you’re better than that.” That’s how B.C. Premier John Horgan opened his weekly press briefing on Thursday.
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An overview of Squamish’s proposed zoning bylaw overhaul

An overview of Squamish’s proposed zoning bylaw overhaul

Following two council readings of proposals, residents may voice their opinions on July 28
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UPDATED: Ferries says travellers ‘may not be telling the truth’ about resident status

UPDATED: Ferries says travellers ‘may not be telling the truth’ about resident status

MLA wants resident priority loading replaced by priority for medical patients
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Longtime proprietor of iconic Burnaby cycling shop passes away

Longtime proprietor of iconic Burnaby cycling shop passes away

A pillar of the local cycling community has passed away. Jim Davies was 86. He competed at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia, as well as the 1954 British Empire Games in Vancouver.
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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history
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‘We adapt and overcome’: Squamish Nation launches 3 new canoes

‘We adapt and overcome’: Squamish Nation launches 3 new canoes

Musqueam, Squamish to use newly built water vessels in traditional races
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ICBC expands road test booking dates

ICBC expands road test booking dates

ICBC has released more booking dates for British Columbians looking to take their non-commercial road tests – Class 5 and 7. Priority for road test re-booking has now expanded to those who had their test cancelled between March 17 and June 26.
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