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Driverless cars, health trends steer beer sector in new direction

Driverless cars, health trends steer beer sector in new direction

While autonomous vehicles are expected to boost alcohol sales, some brewers are betting on non-alcoholic drinks
Use your library card to get discounted fare to the PNE

Use your library card to get discounted fare to the PNE

On August 22, Vancouver's Fair at the PNE is opening its gates at a discounted rate for all avid readers. With a partnership between the annual summer fair, Raise a Reader, Tim Hortons and Public Library InterLINK, any fair-goer presenting a B.C.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Hit and run. Car dog...and more
A new home for hockey: North Van architect designs Mongolia’s first indoor rink

A new home for hockey: North Van architect designs Mongolia’s first indoor rink

All the elements are there: A climate akin to northern Saskatchewan, a tough and sports-loving people, and a love for the game. But if Mongolia ever wants to be a force in the hockey world, they’re going to have to come in from the cold.
A $300-million question on French education

A $300-million question on French education

Court of Appeal denies B.C. Francophone school district’s provincewide appeal for funds
Second black bear of the year destroyed in Whistler due to human conflict

Second black bear of the year destroyed in Whistler due to human conflict

COS killed male bear after animal accessed food from a picnic table in Rainbow Park
Water restrictions go into effect in Whistler

Water restrictions go into effect in Whistler

RMOW moves to stage four restrictions after water main break
Multiple suspected fentanyl overdoses in Squamish, warns health authority

Multiple suspected fentanyl overdoses in Squamish, warns health authority

A bad dope alert has been issued for Squamish. The Vancouver Coastal Health text alert system told its subscribers on Wednesday morning, "Multiple suspected fentanyl overdoses reported this week in Squamish.
B.C. declares a state of emergency because of wildfires

B.C. declares a state of emergency because of wildfires

The B.C. government has declared a provincial state of emergency as hundreds of wildfires burn across the province.
Horseshoe Bay forest fire 100 per cent contained

Horseshoe Bay forest fire 100 per cent contained

Crews still watching for hot spots and deep burns