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There will be a transit strike in Metro Vancouver tomorrow

‘We expect this move will result in cancellations’

Oct 31, 2019 3:36 PM Read more >

Political shots fired in Surrey after third-quarter crime stats released

Small uptick in crime in third quarter leads to differing calls for policing solutions

Oct 31, 2019 3:18 PM Read more >

Hiker found alive and well after overnight search of North Shore backcountry

A hiker who prompted a massive search in the North Shore backcountry after going missing on the Howe Sound Crest Trail has been found alive and in good condition. The 25-year-old was found around 2 p.m.

Oct 31, 2019 2:53 PM Read more >

Spooky Halloween weather: Vancouver forecast calling for foggy, cold night

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for some decidedly spooky yet dry conditions for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 31, Environment Canada calls for mainly sunny skies with a high of 10°C.

Oct 31, 2019 1:59 PM Read more >

Port of Vancouver claims record year for cruise passengers

Organization’s figures actually show that 2019 is the second-largest season in its 33-year history

Oct 31, 2019 1:45 PM Read more >

Alleged Burnaby bus spitter arrested under Mental Health Act

A man caught on video kicking at a bus door and apparently spitting at a bus driver was apprehended by Burnaby RCMP under the Mental Health Act two days later on an unrelated matter.

Oct 31, 2019 1:27 PM Read more >

Q & A: Kennedy Stewart discusses first year as mayor of Vancouver

Mayor fields questions on housing, empty homes tax and Oppenheimer Park tent city

Oct 31, 2019 1:10 PM Read more >

B.C. ride-hailing could be delayed until after holidays: MLA

What happened: A provincial regulator is warning that ride-hailing applications could be delayed a further three weeks Why it matters: Many British Columbians had been expecting ride-hailing services to launch in earnest by the holiday season British

Oct 31, 2019 11:35 AM Read more >

Searchers comb North Shore backcountry for missing hiker

25-year-old man went missing from Howe Sound Crest Trail Wednesday

Oct 31, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Kale recall across British Columbia after possible listeria contamination

While you may avoid kale because of its taste, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising aficionados of the leaf cabbage to check their fridges. On Oct. 30, Sobeys Inc.

Oct 31, 2019 11:19 AM Read more >