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Archives: Bloedel Conservatory opens to the public

This day in Vancouver history: Dec. 6, 1969

Dec 6, 2014 2:31 AM Read more >

Trek coloured by northern wilderness

Vancouver filmmakers documented 10-day expedition in Talhtan territory

Dec 4, 2014 1:21 PM Read more >

Lights on to end violence against women

#ISayNoTo campaign includes the mayor and police chief

Dec 4, 2014 1:17 PM Read more >

B.C. startups challenge Telus on health tech supremacy

Vancouver’s Medeo wants to be a tech company, not a medical services company, according to chief operating officer Michael Smit. Telus meanwhile, has invested more than $1 billion in its health tech division.

Dec 4, 2014 11:53 AM Read more >

Inquest called into death of man arrested by VPD

The B.C. Coroners Service will hold a public inquest into the death of a 43-year-old man who was found unconscious in the back of a Vancouver Police Department wagon and later died in Vancouver General Hospital. Gregory Lloyd died Feb.

Dec 4, 2014 11:49 AM Read more >

Archives: Lumberman's Arch demolished

This day in Vancouver history: Dec. 4, 1947

Dec 4, 2014 11:37 AM Read more >

Mayors hash out transit referendum

As a former high school English teacher, North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton spent nine years trying to get students to write clear and concise essays on one page.

Dec 4, 2014 11:23 AM Read more >

New SeaBus launched for Burrard crossing

It’s all aboard for the newest addition to TransLink’s SeaBus fleet. There wasn’t a bottle of champagne to smash on the bow but rather a carafe of Starbucks for dignitaries to sip on for the launch of the Burrard Otter II Dec. 1.

Dec 4, 2014 11:18 AM Read more >

Developing Story: Sunset Park to get a makeover

Vancouver Park Board ponders changes for 3.4 hectare site

Dec 4, 2014 10:12 AM Read more >

Archives: Commodore Cabaret opens on Granville

This day in Vancouver history: Dec. 3, 1930

Dec 3, 2014 9:51 AM Read more >