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3 charged for illegal tree cutting
AFTER a 15-month investigation, two North Vancouver homeowners and a North Shore-based arborist are facing criminal charges after they allegedly cut down a swath of trees in Capilano River Regional Park.
Environmental strategy takes three phases
Burnaby council continues to push its environmental sustainability strategy through several phases of public consultation.
Green guide
Compost Coaching: Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at coaching.northshorerecycling. ca or 604-984-9730.
Hydro replacing wooden poles
BC Hydro is advising Coquitlam residents that crews will be replacing power poles in Coquitlam over the next several months.
Avoid summer smog
Summer is here, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures - but with that heat comes smog especially in the Fraser Valley.
Taking your pet camping
? Whether you're heading to the cottage or campground, make sure you know where the nearest vet is, and ensure that your pet's vaccinations are up to date
Biking to work has many advantages
Brian Miller, a primary worker at the Fraser Valley Institution in Abbotsford, made the choice to trade in his truck for a bicycle more than a year and a half ago.
Hydro replacing power poles
FOLLOWING Tuesday's provincial election, B.C. is finally slated to get some dependable poles.
Single-stream recycling is a more efficient program
We are students at High Hopes Preschool at Hawthorne Park in Ladner. All of us, as concerned citizens, are discussing Delta's recycling program.
Trees were causing many issues
Re: Tree removal has neighbours upset, May 10 I find it odd the reporter would write this very biased article without consulting with anyone from The Royal Oaks strata or our management company.
Calendar of events
Boishakhi Utsab/Spring Festival, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Complex banquet hall, 6550 Bonsor Ave. UTSAB - A Cultural Heritage of Bengal is celebrating Spring Festival. It will be an evening of fun-filled cultural activities. All ages, cost is $5/per person, Children under five years get in for free.
Home retrofit advocates look for more owners to make net-zero houses
A group of Maple Ridge homeowners would like to find more people to join them in retrofitting their homes so they consume much less energy.
Returning Favourites
The future stars of Rodeo take center stage at the Stetson Bowl to show their skills in the Mutton Bustin' competition!
Identifying your garden preferences is crucial
A personal garden is only limited by the constraints of a person's imagination. The vast array of plants and flowers available from all over the world can turn anyone's yard into a melange of functional spaces.
Students grill Fast on fin vote
A group of Grade 7 and 8 students at Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle School grilled Abbotsford MP Ed Fast on Monday about why he helped vote down a proposed law banning shark fin imports.
Government adding accountability
Unfortunately, Mr. Hanford's claims are not supported by the facts [Democratic process under attack, May 9 Letters, TIMES]. The use of omnibus legislation to implement a budget is hardly a new idea in Canadian politics, and actually occurs frequently at the federal and provincial levels.
Cold record makes no sense
A few days ago, I heard on the TV weather cast that Manitoba had just experienced its coldest winter in more than 100 years. Also, the meteorologists tell us that we had a record heat/or cold 40 or 50 years back, etc.
Go for colourful foliage
KNOWLEDGEABLE gardeners who think globally while acting locally understand how to keep their gardens beautiful by growing in sustainable ways using effective techniques.
Spring's symphony of nature
SPRING is not only a busy time for birds, but it's also a busy time for birders.
