Vancouver business owners voice fears, demand compensation amid latest subway construction disruptions
Frustration was the prevailing feeling at a public town hall meeting in Vancouver Monday night. Business owners lined up to voice their displeasure about a major road closure they fear will put some of them out of business. CLICK HERE...
Tests confirm no chronic wasting disease in case of deer in B.C.’s Okanagan
The British Columbia government says testing has confirmed a sample from a deer harvested in the Okanagan region was negative for chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is an infectious and fatal illness affecting species such as deer, elk, moose...
4 B.C. cities in top 5 of unflattering rat race
Toronto has once again scurried to the top of Orkin Canada’s annual list of the country’s “rattiest” cities, cementing its reputation as the nation’s rodent capital. The pest control company released its 2025 rankings this week, based on the number...
Vancouver city staff propose new bylaw to ensure abandoned buildings are maintained
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver city staff propose new bylaw to ensure abandoned buildings are maintained City staff compiled 15 case studies in support of the proposed regulations and enforcement measures Author of the article: By Joanne Lee-Young Published Dec 09,...
B.C. says parents of youth admitted involuntarily under Mental Health Act must be informed
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. says parents of youth admitted involuntarily under Mental Health Act must be informed Critics have warned that involuntary care runs the risk of traumatizing youth and breaking their faith in the system Author of the article:...
Hotel-residential tower proposed near Vancouver’s Broadway and Granville streets
Breadcrumb Trail Links Hotel-residential tower proposed near Vancouver’s Broadway and Granville streets The City of Vancouver has received an application for a major mixed-use development near the iconic corner of Broadway and Granville as part of the Broadway plan. Author...
B.C. crime news: Murder charge laid in Downtown Eastside killing | Shots fired at Mission...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. crime news: Murder charge laid in Downtown Eastside killing | Shots fired at Mission home targeted last year Here’s a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 Author...
Hazardous snowfall and winds hit highways throughout southern B.C.
An intense atmospheric river is sweeping southern B.C. and the Pacific Northwest, leading to treacherous highway conditions. Meteorologist Nadine Powell said heavy rain began on Sunday morning, then took a break, but was expected to intensify on Monday and Tuesday....
Grub darn it: Here’s why lawns are more torn up than usual across Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver residents may have noticed lawns across the region are more of a chewed-up eyesore than usual this fall. As in past years, raccoons, skunks and birds are digging for tasty grubs, mainly the invasive European chafer beetle. But...
Charge laid in extortion-related shooting of Surrey mansion
A 21-year-old man has been charged in relation to an alleged extortion-related shooting at a Surrey mansion last month. On Monday, the Surrey Police Service reported 21-year-old Avtar Singh had been charged with one count of unlawfully discharging a firearm....
