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Workplace violence at 'crisis' level for care workers, says Burnaby non-profit

Workplace violence at 'crisis' level for care workers, says Burnaby non-profit

The head of a Burnaby-based non-profit addressed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health on June 4 on workplace violence in Canada’s continuing care sector.
Vancouver from Above: Tall tales of what goes on in the heights of the city

Vancouver from Above: Tall tales of what goes on in the heights of the city

Vancouver Courier series looks at what happens high above our heads
What it’s like to work hundreds of feet above Vancouver

What it’s like to work hundreds of feet above Vancouver

Courier spoke to four Vancouverites who work high above the rest of us — all with unique perspectives on the place we call home
Dump truck driver gets 6-month driving ban following fatal 'momentary bad decision'

Dump truck driver gets 6-month driving ban following fatal 'momentary bad decision'

A commercial dump truck driver who backed up without warning on a job site in North Vancouver, killing a young surveyor one year ago, has been fined $2,000 and banned from driving for six months.
B.C. response averts 3,000 overdose deaths in 20 months: report

B.C. response averts 3,000 overdose deaths in 20 months: report

B.C.’s rapid response to the drug-overdose epidemic three years ago likely prevented more than 3,000 deaths in just 20 months, a new report shows. The study, led by researchers at the B.C.
Metro Vancouver gas prices set to fall over 9 cents per litre this week

Metro Vancouver gas prices set to fall over 9 cents per litre this week

The Lower Mainland is set to see a three cent per litre drop overnight on Wednesday
Vancouver weather: forecast calling for risk of thunderstorm

Vancouver weather: forecast calling for risk of thunderstorm

Get prepared for some stormy weather...
Canucks reportedly interested in Jason Zucker, but at what cost?

Canucks reportedly interested in Jason Zucker, but at what cost?

Minnesota Wild have possession-driving winger on the trading block.
Hey, Vancouver: Don’t be a putz — get rid of your butts

Hey, Vancouver: Don’t be a putz — get rid of your butts

Pilot pocket ashtray program launched to counter one million butts tossed daily and the leading cause of outdoor fires in the city

Monster trucks? Choppers? OK, says Coquitlam RCMP

“It is not illegal to land a helicopter in a private residence with permission,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl Michael McLaughlin, adding it's also not illegal to park "a shiny monster truck" on a private driveway.
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