Port Coquitlam resident seeks to commemorate women
A Port Coquitlam mother of four is lobbying to the municipal government to create a memorial site for the 33–49 women who were murdered by Robert Pickton.
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Tri-City’s enthusiastic approach to plastic
Being green isn’t a new concept. The process of separating garbage, from compost to paper, has been around for a while.
Evergreen Line stations demand accessibility, and soon
Many transit commuters who drive to their nearby SkyTrain station know that parking spots can be rare and valuable.
Landslide victory for Action slate in DSU election
The DSU Representative Committee election drew to a close on March 4 after a week of polling and another week of intensive campaigning the week prior.
Opportunities for those from near and far
Douglas hosted its annual International Day on March 15 at the New Westminster campus. The day is meant as a celebration to recognize the accomplishments of its international student population. A similar event is hoped to take place at the David Lam campus in the fall.
BC government investigates a possible highway to the Sunshine Coast
A study funded by the BC government is now underway to decide whether or not it’s feasible to build a highway connecting the Lower Mainland to the Sunshine Coast.
Trudeau meets with premiers and First Nations leaders about carbon tax
GLOBE 2016, a sustainable business and energy conference, took place from March 1–3 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Front Street businesses endeavour to survive under construction
Demolition crews are deconstructing the Front Street parkade. Unsurprisingly, the massive undertaking, begun in early February, has brought about the first phase of hardships for nearby businesses.
Lougheed area redevelopments met with speed bumps
If everything goes according to plan for shareholder Shape Properties, Lougheed Town Centre will be completely unrecognizable in the next 30 years.
The new face of TransLink
March 21 will mark the first day on the job for Kevin Desmond as the new CEO of TransLink.