Hawaii has become the first state in America to ban sunscreens containing two chemicals, oxybenzone and octinoxate, because there’s evidence to suggest they’re harmful to coral reefs. So if you’re vacationing in Hawaii, you’ll have to buy or bring sunscreen that does not contain those two chemicals. What kind of dangers do these chemicals pose to our skin?

Guest: Vancouver based Dermatologist Dr Jason Rivers

Exclusive figures obtained through Freedom of Information from Global News Senior Reporter Janet Brown reveal Translink dished out dozens of fines to people for misusing gates (fines were up 111%), but that came with an unexpected benefit. It’s resulted in an 18% increase in the number of warrants executed and arrests made for breaching court imposed release conditions.

Guest: Global News Senior Reporter Janet Brown

33 deaths have been reported in Quebec linked to sizzling temperatures. Predominantly men aged between 53 and 85 lost their lives; none had AC in their homes. What does severe heat do to the human body?

The prospect game shows great skating, puck handling and promise!

East 1st has been closed for gas line work for four days - but already, drivers are taking shortcuts through quiet residential streets, much to the shagrin of local residents. Craig Ollenburger with the Grandview Woodlands Area Council (or GWAC) says it’s disruptive.

Children of parents that spend too much time on their smartphones are more likely to have behavioural problems later on, according to a new study out of the University of Michigan and Illinois State University that surveyed almost 200 families.

We dive a little deeper into the premier’s preference for building new ferries here in B.C.  What would it cost and who would pay? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

A Vancouver car sharing platform has become the first in North America to welcome “learner” drivers to its fleet.  B.C. based Modo co-op has launched a new program called “Green Members” which will allow people with “L” designations, the introductory level of B.C.’s graduated licensing program, to get behind the wheel.

The Thai Navy seal died during a mission to deliver oxygen to the 12 trapped boys and their soccer coach, and didn’t have enough himself. Two of his colleagues say they’re shocked and afraid - but won’t let his sacrifice go to waste.

Next week, Justin Trudeau will head to Latvia where he’ll meet Canadian troops before attending the NATO summit in Brussels.

Guest: Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan