Body found in burned abandoned home in Surrey
A man’s body has been found inside an abandoned home that caught fire in Surrey on Sunday afternoon. Article content Article content Surrey Police Service spokesperson Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said officers were called to the 9800-block of 138th Street...
Tuck in for a dry and warm January in B.C., say weather forecasters
Vancouver’s warm winter weather is expected to spread throughout the province and continue at least through January. “In the middle of January, we expect pretty warm and dry conditions over most of the province,” said Chris Doyle, a meteorologist with...
2024 comes in as B.C.’s fourth-worst wildfire season
Here’s the latest information on wildfires burning in British Columbia. The information on this page is updated regularly and includes a map of all current wildfires, air quality information, wildfires of note, current fire bans and important contacts and resources....
Meet some of the biz owners snapping up spots in Vancouver’s new ‘stacked’ industrial buildings
Vancouver neon artist Doug Cochran used to rent out a garage in someone’s backyard to serve as his workshop and a place to store his supplies and creations. Before that, he rented a floating house in Richmond. But he recently...
The Bookless Club: Have you ever been disappointed in a change in a commercial brand?
Opinion: Making mincemeat out of mincemeat.
‘An absolute mess’: B.C. container truckers frustrated by port reservation system, closures and delays
One driver estimates he’s paid more than $4,000 in fees for missed reservations over the last four to five months due to traffic and weather.
City preparing to open emergency winter and severe weather shelters
As the temperatures drop, the City is preparing to open winter weather and severe weather shelters as part of its ongoing homeless emergency declaration. These shelters are opening to increase access to safe and warm spaces for the community’s most vulnerable. ...
Vancouver Police increasing traffic safety emphasis patrols
In 2024, the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit investigated a record high 15 fatality collisions. In an effort to increase safety and reduce collisions, the Vancouver Police Department, in concert with the City of Vancouver’s Local Road Safety Plan and...
City Manager Update: December 2024
On Monday, Dec. 2, the Vancouver City Council voted to adopt the 2025-26 biennial budget. The budget’s passage is a significant moment. It is the culmination of months of work, consideration and community input. The balanced budget – approximately $2.1...
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve in Vancouver 2024, Ring in 2025
Robson Square Ice Rink: Enjoy live entertainment on December 31 from DJ-El-Niño from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The rink will be open for skating from 9:00am to 9:00pm New Year’s Eve. Christmas at Canada Place: Open from 8:00am to 10:00pm, enjoy...
