Zipline, tree canopy walk proposed for Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is set to decide on Monday to install a new attraction in the city’s Queen Elizabeth Park. Two attractions are in the run: a zipline and a tree canopy walk. CLICK HERE TO...
Senior care home in Mission on fire, crews on scene
The Mission RCMP says that a senior care home in Mission is on fire. Images from the scene show that the Chartwell Carrington House near 7th Avenue and Cedar Valley Connector was engulfed in flames on Monday afternoon. CLICK HERE...
Vehicle hits mobility scooter rider in Maple Ridge
The Ridge Meadows RCMP says it is investigating a crash in which a vehicle struck a person on a mobility scooter on Monday in Maple Ridge. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at the intersection of 119 Avenue and 228th Street. CLICK...
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...
Non-profit says B.C.’s new supportive housing legislation still has ‘very far’ to go
Advocates say new legislation to adjust the rules for B.C.’s supportive housing is a step in the right direction, but the province needs to do more to protect tenants. Last week, Housing Minister Christine Boyle tabled amendments to the Residential...
Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says a record amount of cargo flowed through its terminals last year as shippers sought to grow overseas markets far from an increasingly protectionist United States. Freight volumes at the Port of Vancouver rose eight...
Man charged after allegedly brandishing a firearm in a Surrey business
A man has been charged after allegedly entering a business in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood and wielding a firearm. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Saturday, officers were called to the business, located in the area of 76th Avenue near 130th Street, after...
B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, mental and physical harassment, and obstruction of people from going to their temples, churches and other places of worship. The 20-metre protection zones for religious sites represent an expansion...
$30 million settlement reached in B.C. class-action sex assault suit against two Catholic schools
Breadcrumb Trail Links $30 million settlement reached in B.C. class-action sex assault suit against two Catholic schools The class-action lawsuit was against Vancouver College and St. Thomas More Collegiate by former students who alleged they were abused. Author of the...
Patient, paramedics trapped in West Van elevator highlights maintenance urgency: report
Breadcrumb Trail Links Patient, paramedics trapped in West Van elevator highlights maintenance urgency: report Incident happened in an 18-storey residential tower built nearly six decades ago, which was operating with just one working electric elevator Author of the article: By...
