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New fisheries closures announced near Vancouver to protect glass sponge reefs

VANCOUVER — Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced eight marine refuges in the waters northwest of Vancouver, saying they will help protect newly discovered glass sponge reefs.

Mar 6, 2019 6:10 AM Read more >

Meng Wenzhou extradition hearing starts today

Legal bid to turn over Huawei CFO to U.S. authorities could drag on for years

Mar 6, 2019 5:40 AM Read more >

Ditch the switch — it's high time to stay on daylight savings

Research shows more crime, accidents linked to changing clocks twice yearly

Mar 6, 2019 5:30 AM Read more >

Artisan market for Britannia Beach South approved

Fifty vendor stalls will be put up during first year

Mar 6, 2019 5:00 AM Read more >

Site of Canada's last volcano eruption is in an area of B.C. splendour

About 2,000 people, one-third of the Nisga'a population, died in two villages in what is now northwestern British Columbia as a result of the Tseax eruption in about 1780.

Mar 6, 2019 4:40 AM Read more >

Seal shot in face is being treated at Vancouver Aquarium, release uncertain

VANCOUVER — A harbour seal that was shot in the face and injured by birdshot is being treated at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.

Mar 5, 2019 10:30 PM Read more >

Derelict boat act now official, lawbreakers facing hefty fines

VANCOUVER — The group representing recreational boaters in British Columbia says boat owners now have a "reminder and an incentive" to ensure proper disposal of vessels that are no longer seaworthy.

Mar 5, 2019 8:30 AM Read more >