B.C. companies report declining profits as trade war with U.S. continues
The trade war between Canada and U.S. has now been raging for a year, and almost half of all small businesses in B.C. report that it is hurting their bottom lines. According to a new survey by Merchant Growth, 45...
Police investigating hit-and-run involving pedestrians in North Vancouver
The North Vancouver RCMP says it is investigating a reported hit-and-run involving two pedestrians Saturday evening. Officers were called to Highland Boulevard and Wavertree Road around 7:30 p.m. after reports of the crash. “It is alleged that a man and...
Crews rescue 9 paddleboarders stranded along Howe Sound
Nine standup paddleboarders have been rescued after finding themselves stranded on the way from Squamish to Porteau Cove along Howe Sound Saturday. Royal Marine Search and Rescue – Station 4 Squamish says it was called out shortly before 4 p.m....
‘Monstrosities’ or the evolution of housing? Multi-unit buildings on single-family lots gain traction in B.C....
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Monstrosities’ or the evolution of housing? Multi-unit buildings on single-family lots gain traction in B.C. cities The number of multi-unit developments on single-family lots is increasing in B.C. neighbourhoods dominated by single-detached houses. Opinions vary over what...
Three more foreign nationals charged after extortion shooting in Crescent Beach
Breadcrumb Trail Links Three more foreign nationals charged after extortion shooting in Crescent Beach Surrey police say charges have not been laid as investigators work to connect the trio to the shooting and a small fire Author of the article:...
B.C. NDP lead over Conservatives shrinks as more voters say province is on the wrong...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. NDP lead over Conservatives shrinks as more voters say province is on the wrong track: Poll New poll finds growing dissatisfaction with housing, health care and public safety even as NDP maintains a six-point edge over...
Surrey police arrest three suspects in early morning shooting
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has arrested three men after a shooting in the city’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood on Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of shots fired outside a home near Crescent Road and 132 Street shortly before 4...
New Westminster police will start using drones
The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) says it will use drones in the future when helpful in investigations and other police activities. The NWPD Drone Program says that officers who are certified by Transport Canada will be operating the devices....
Whitecaps, MLS not optimistic about future in Vancouver
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Vancouver Whitecaps has reached a new level as both the club and MLS have shown increasing concern with the stadium situation. Negotiations between WhiteCaps and PavCo on a short-term solution to have the MLS club...
Students rally against potential tuition hike
Underneath the crowd of umbrellas and ponchos outside of the Vancouver Public Library are students and teachers with a clear message against potential tuition hikes at universities and colleges. The rally on Saturday, organized by the British Columbia Federation of...
