Why do dogs like to stick their heads out of the window of a moving car?* Whatever the reason, a recent ICBC survey found that 14 per cent of drivers said they don’t restrain their pet while it’s in the car because they want it to be able to stick its head out the window. […]

A brand new event will be taking place at the Pitt Meadows Museum in August. Museum Fest will see both the Hoffmann and Son Site and the General Store Site open to the public with a variety of family-friendly activities. The Hoffmann and Son Site will have their water wheel running, featuring a stationary engine,

There are more women entering the career of firefighting, thanks in part to a specialized camp that takes place annually in the Greater Vancouver area. Camp Ignite is a three day, two night, female firefighting mentorship camp for girls who entering or just graduated from Grade 12. This year the camp runs from Aug. 7-9

Two regional districts have issued evacuation orders in response to the Pear Lake wildfire, burning approximately 20 kilometres southwest of Clinton in the B.C. Interior. On Monday, July 20 the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued an evacuation order for the Downing Provincial Park day use and campground areas. The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has issued

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