Snow expected across southwestern B.C. from Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has expanded a special weather statement for low-elevation snowfall from Metro Vancouver into other parts of southwestern British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. The weather office says up to four centimetres is possible for areas near sea level for...
B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss trade, liquor with top U.S. diplomat in Canada
American duties on Canadian softwood lumber and the ban of American alcohol by B.C. will be on the table when Premier David Eby meets the U.S. ambassador to Canada in Victoria Tuesday. Ambassador Pete Hoesktra is the same representative who...
City enters deal with B.C. to close 3 Vancouver SROs in entertainment district
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city has reached an agreement in principle with the provincial government to close down three SROs in the Granville Entertainment District (GED). Sim says public safety issues stemming from those living in the Luugat...
Vancouver councillor sues Mayor as backlash over false drug allegations continues
City Coun. Sean Orr has filed a civil lawsuit against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim over false allegations that the councillor had handed out illegal drugs. The controversy began late last month, after a video circulated showing Coun. Lenny Zhou, making...
B.C. public sector contracts could increase by roughly $16 billion over next four years
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. public sector contracts could increase by roughly $16 billion over next four years The province, already facing a record $13.3 billion deficit, is hoping to partially offset costs by eliminating 15,000 positions Author of the article:...
‘Robbery gone wrong’. Defence begins arguments for trio accused of murdering Abbotsford couple
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Robbery gone wrong’. Defence begins arguments for trio accused of murdering Abbotsford couple Abhijeet Singh, 22, is charged with first-degree murder along with 22-year-old Khushveer Toor and 20-year-old Gurkaran Singh, two students from India who worked for...
Vancouver is considering its first ‘official development plan.’ What does that mean?
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver is considering its first ‘official development plan.’ What does that mean? If Vancouver council approves the official development plan this week, it will not immediately change what can be built and where. It will, however, lead...
B.C. gas prices soar as war in Iran hits worldwide oil supply
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. gas prices soar as war in Iran hits worldwide oil supply As the global supply chain goes, so goes the local cost of gas. Expect prices to keep rising in the weeks ahead Author of the...
Average Vancouver rent drops over the past year; North Vancouver remains Canada’s most expensive market:...
The price of renting a home in Vancouver has dropped over the past year, according to a new report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. In February, the average rent in the city was $2,672 — down almost six per cent compared...
Burnaby school placed under brief lockdown after reported threat, police say
Police say they placed Burnaby North Secondary School under lockdown for about an hour Monday due to a reported threat. “Out of an abundance of caution, the school was initially placed into lockdown,” the Burnaby RCMP said. CLICK HERE TO...
