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#NorthVancouver #NorthShore #YVR #LowerMainland #BC

Wide shot of an estuary quay, set with pieces that create concentric circles. It seems to be midday. The blue sky is a little hazy. There are no fewer than five flagpoles across the area, all flying Canadian flags. Visitors to the quay are dressed warmly against the cold breeze and many wear sunglasses. South, across the inlet, is the city of Vancouver.

Interior shot of the Polygon Gallery shop. The aesthetic is minimalist open-concept, with floor-to-ceiling windows instead of walls. The displays are filled with pottery, children's books, scarves, and other sophisticated wares made by local businesses

Selfie of a white femme in a Readimask, cream hoodie, and jeans. The selfie is taken in a mirror that is hanging from a photo booth.

Small, semi-realistic stuffed animals sit cozily on one of the gallery shop's white-wood tables. There are hedgehogs, grey squirrels, raccoons, sharks, frogs, hummingbirds, chickadees, and mofe.

I missed posting this on the actual anniversary, but… here, have a sunset photo from 20 years ago. (Taken Jan. 24, 2006) It's one of my favourite photos I've ever taken; I was in my last year of high school at the time, and in the middle of a driving lesson, when I asked to pull over to take it. My instructor asked me to send her a copy. :chickadee:

#photography #sunset #clouds #BritishColumbia #FraserValley #LowerMainland #Canada

A photo of a sunset. The sky is deep blue at the top, and fades to a subtle yellow, then a violent gold right at the horizon, where the sun shines. Thin, whispy cirrus clouds are all that mar the sky. The horizon is silhouetted by trees. Taken with a Canon PowerShot A520.

"Exposed skin will freeze in 10 minutes or less" says the CTV weather forecaster from under her toque, right after disclosing that she has hand warmers inside her mittens.

Meanwhile, on the west coast, it'll be +12°C (or 54°F) today. I saw crocuses in full bloom yesterday and the garden is overrun with cute, little snowdrops.

#weather #LowerMainland #Vancouver

B.C. politicians call on federal government to get tough on extortion crisis
Premier David Eby has advocated for his federal counterparts to pass a bill that includes tougher sentences for extortion-related offences. Politicians in Surrey, B.C., continue to call for, more police, more action on the extortion crimes threatening Sou...
#politics #crime #law #BC #Surrey #LowerMainland
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-politicians-call-federal-government-extortion-9.7067295?cmp=rss

Iranian Canadians suing B.C. currency exchange they allege owes them thousands
A B.C. currency exchange specializing in transfers between Canada and Iran is facing a series of lawsuits and demands from customers allegedly owed tens of thousands of dollars. Meanwhile, legislation passed to regulate currency exchanges is still not in...
#complaints #lawsuits #currencyexchange #LowerMainland
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vanex-currency-exchange-debts-regulation-9.7053156?cmp=rss

Former customers file complaints, lawsuits against Iranian-Canadian currency exchange
A Lower Mainland currency exchange specializing in transfers between Canada and Iran is facing a series of lawsuits and demands from customers allegedly owed tens of thousands of dollars. Meanwhile legislation passed to regulate currency exchanges...
#complaints #lawsuits #currencyexchange #LowerMainland
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vanex-currency-exchange-debts-regulation-9.7053156?cmp=rss

More than 50% of commercial trucks inspected in Lower Mainland taken off road in 2025
Inspectors who carried out over 2,900 stops last year report a growing instance of repeat offender drivers and companies.
#safety #enforcement #LowerMainland
https://www.cbc.ca/news/lower-mainland-50-commericial-truck-inspections-out-of-service-9.7053891?cmp=rss

7 people charged, 9 deported since B.C. Extortion Task Force launched, RCMP says
In that time, the Task Force has taken charge of 32 files from jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland, according to a release from BC RCMP.
#crime #lawenforcement #LowerMainland #BC #BCExtortionTaskForce #Extortion
https://globalnews.ca/news/11621142/bc-extortion-task-force-rcmp/

How technology keeps transportation moving through thick fog
While dense fog continues blanketed parts of the Lower Mainland to start the week, sea and air transportation pressed on. As Troy Charles finds out, a combination of old and new technology is helping crews navigate the low visibility.
#transportation #technology #weather #LowerMainland
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7052420?cmp=rss

B.C. considers expanding black bear hunt in Lower Mainland amid crop damage concerns
The B.C. government is considering expanding the black bear hunting season in the Lower Mainland to include August. The province says it’s aimed at helping farmers deal with crop damage but some wildlife advocates say they are concerned about safety a...
#environment #wildlife #government #LowerMainland
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/black-bear-hunting-season-expansion-in-b-c-9.7049281?cmp=rss

Vancouver, Canada (Metro Update)
☁️ To our friends across the Lower Mainland—from Burnaby to Surrey—it’s a grey, damp day with temperatures holding steady at 4°C. Traffic might be slower than usual with the persistent mist and low visibility. No major storms, just that classic West Coast winter gloom. A great day for indoor chores or a visit to the library! 🌧️
#Vancouver #LowerMainland #SurreyBC #Burnaby #BCwx

B.C. property assessments show Lower Mainland values are down, but other areas are up
The average value of a single-family home in Vancouver is down five per cent, while in Surrey, assessments are down an average of six per cent.
#property #assessments #values #LowerMainland #Vancouver #Surrey
https://globalnews.ca/news/11597746/bc-property-assessments-2025-new/

There's a perfume store that opened up in New Westminster, and the selection is plentiful. There is truly no other stores like this here in the Lower Mainland.

(Not a sponsored post; just thought I'd share.)

#NewWestminster #NewWestminsterBC #NewWestminsterBritishColumbia #NewWestminsterBCCanada #NewWestminsterCanada #NewWestminsterBritishColumbiaCanada #BritishColumbia #BC #BCCanada #BritishColumbiaCanada #Canada #LowerMainland #LowerMainlandBC #LowerMainlandBCCanada #LowerMainlandBritishColumbia #LowerMainlandBritishColumbiaCanada