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Latest targeted Surrey, B.C., shooting, kills 32-year-old Sechelt man

Latest targeted Surrey, B.C., shooting, kills 32-year-old Sechelt man

Homicide investigators in Metro Vancouver say a 32-year-old man is the latest victim of a targeted shooting in Surrey
'Heartbreaking': newborn kittens left in Vancouver dumpster to die

'Heartbreaking': newborn kittens left in Vancouver dumpster to die

BC SPCA: “This is an absolutely heartbreaking case, where two innocent animals were thrown out like trash to die”
Now people are calling baloney on a different Burnaby 'affordable' housing project

Now people are calling baloney on a different Burnaby 'affordable' housing project

I wrote a column on April 14 about a torrent of comments the NOW received about the supposed affordability of rents at a new “affordable” housing project for seniors.
Elevator breakdown highlights seniors’ social-housing plight in Vancouver

Elevator breakdown highlights seniors’ social-housing plight in Vancouver

SUCCESS draws protest after elevator malfunction leaves some Chinatown residents stranded
Co-working spaces climb in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

Co-working spaces climb in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

Number of co-working options multiplies amid record-low vacancy rates in downtown core
Early data suggests no spike in drug-impaired driving charges since cannabis legalization

Early data suggests no spike in drug-impaired driving charges since cannabis legalization

Canadian police say they haven’t been busting many more stoned drivers six months after legalization, but they are reminding drivers to keep cannabis out of reach.
According to Wayne Gretzky, Elias Pettersson is like Michael Jordan

According to Wayne Gretzky, Elias Pettersson is like Michael Jordan

Elias Pettersson’s outstanding rookie season has led to some pretty hyperbolic comparisons. Ten games into his season, Pettersson had ten goals, putting him on-pace to tie Teemu Selanne’s rookie goalscoring record .
Orcas spotted off Cates Park in North Van (VIDEO)

Orcas spotted off Cates Park in North Van (VIDEO)

Deep Cove residents and visitors had quite the sight mid-Tuesday morning when a pod of orcas surfaced in the inlet. Some members of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, including Dennis Thomas, went out on a boat to get a closer look at the killer whales.
Vancouverites set new record in walking, biking and transit use

Vancouverites set new record in walking, biking and transit use

City survey of 2,600 people shows decrease in vehicle trips
Grandma who won $10 million will not be going wild and crazy with the cash. Yawn.

Grandma who won $10 million will not be going wild and crazy with the cash. Yawn.

Look, I’m really happy for Vivienne Mills, who won a staggering $10 million after matching all six numbers on her Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased on PlayNow.com for the April 3 draw. I really am. But she’s putting me to sleep.
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