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Section of Arbutus Street closed this weekend

Vancouver drivers might want to steer clear of Arbutus Street this weekend.

Oct 18, 2019 9:11 AM Read more >

IWTG: Josh Leivo's shootout winner completes Canucks comeback over Blues

Canucks 4 - 3 Blues (SO)

Oct 18, 2019 12:38 AM Read more >

Two suspects arrested in Vancouver after Campbell River man found dead

Two suspects in a Campbell River homicide investigation have been arrested in Vancouver. The two males were arrested about 5 p.m.

Oct 17, 2019 11:04 PM Read more >

Liberals silent, Conservatives backtrack on birth tourism fix

Conservative Party of Canada “supports” birthright citizenship despite rising instances of birth tourism

Oct 17, 2019 4:21 PM Read more >

Jumping to conclusions five games into the 2019-20 Canucks season

The start of an NHL season is a wild time. Teams that were expected to take a big step forward sometimes stumble out of the gate.

Oct 17, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

Strike ends at Vancouver Hyatt, Westin Bayshore and Pinnacle hotels

Workers ratified an agreement that provides raises of up to 25 per cent

Oct 17, 2019 3:36 PM Read more >

Throwback Thursday: Looking back at the interurban trams connecting Richmond and Greater Vancouver

Long before the Canada Line, Richmond and Vancouver were joined by an interurban tram line. Interurban trams are similar to streetcars, only larger and more powerful, capable of moving freight as well as passengers between cities.

Oct 17, 2019 3:03 PM Read more >

Mayors' council releases voters guide on transportation

The council called on all parties to commit to a permanent transit fund so TransLink could keep up with soaring ridership. Three out of four parties said they would.

Oct 17, 2019 2:24 PM Read more >

ICBC: Pedestrian safety in upcoming months

Pedestrian safety is the new focus of ICBC’s campaign for the upcoming months. The number of pedestrians who are injured in crashes almost doubles as the winter season creep in with weather changes and shorter daylight hours.

Oct 17, 2019 12:24 PM Read more >

Second wave of legal cannabis in Canada could yield sobering surprises

A Conservative government could shake up regulatory regime with changes to laws

Oct 17, 2019 11:11 AM Read more >