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Quinn Hughes already looks like an elite power play quarterback

The Canucks’ rookie sensation is among the league leaders in power play points.

Nov 28, 2019 10:42 AM Read more >

Sunny stretch: Vancouver forecast calling for bright sunshine all weekend long

A special weather statement is no longer in effect for the Lower Mainland but the Metro Vancouver weather forecast still calls for a frigid low tonight. Staring Thursday, Environment Canada calls for bright sunshine and a high of 6°C during the day.

Nov 28, 2019 10:36 AM Read more >

Vancouver police, ICBC launch annual CounterAttack campaign

‘Starting this weekend and through the entire holiday season there will be an increase of VPD officers conducting the roadblocks around the city’

Nov 28, 2019 10:01 AM Read more >

Customer complaints against Vancouver’s Telus surge 71 per cent

Despite increase, company had fewer total complaints than its main competitors

Nov 28, 2019 9:56 AM Read more >

Vancouver bans plastic shopping bags as of January 2021

Utensils and plastic straws (unless required for accessibility reasons) are to be banned starting in April

Nov 28, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

More safe homes on the way for women, children escaping violence in B.C.

Three of the new projects will directly benefit women in need in Vancouver

Nov 28, 2019 9:05 AM Read more >

Seven large tires mysteriously end up on rocky beach near Campbell River

Seven massive tires have washed ashore on a rocky beach south of Campbell River. The tires — about three metres tall — washed up at Shelter Bay, about 15 kilometres south of downtown Campbell River.

Nov 28, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

IWTG: Penguins score five-straight third period goals in Canucks' colossal collapse

Canucks 6 - 8 Penguins

Nov 28, 2019 12:27 AM Read more >

Vancouver police officers reunite air force vet with stolen scooter

Vancouver police have reunited an 86-year-old Canadian Air Force veteran with his stolen scooter. The scooter, valued at $3,500, was reported stolen Tuesday morning in West Vancouver.

Nov 27, 2019 3:06 PM Read more >

Still fighting 5 years later: Arrested pipeline protesters look back – and forward

The NOW reached out to local activists who stood up to Trans Mountain in 2014. They haven't wavered in their opposition to the expansion project.

Nov 27, 2019 2:48 PM Read more >