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Backpack loan program for neurodiverse people launched on North Shore

A tourism association on Metro Vancouver's North Shore has started a program to lend out backpacks containing items to help people and kids with neurological conditions access tourist attractions.

10-year-old child who died in North Vancouver boat crash identified

The child who died in Saturday’s boating crash has been identified as 10-year-old Lionel Hall, a Vancouver student who enjoyed soccer, rugby, hurdles and track, according to a family friend.

12 more temperature records broken in B.C. as hot weather persists

Environment Canada says the "early season heat event" that brought 15 daily records on Sunday will persist in some areas of the province, including the south coast and parts of Vancouver Island, the southwestern Interior and the western parts of the Kootenay District.

Carney laments Pride 'backlash' and rolls out money to make 2SLGBTQ+ parades safer

Prime Minister Mark Carney raised a Pride flag on Parliament Hill Tuesday to kick off a month-long celebration of sexual and gender diversity while saying there's a brewing "backlash" to these sorts of celebrations and federal money is needed to help make 2SLGBTQ+ parades safe this year.

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