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Flipped semi in Burnaby snarls westbound Highway 1 traffic

A flipped semi-trailer loaded with pallets caused traffic mayhem on Highway 1 in Burnaby Thursday afternoon.

Mar 7, 2019 2:33 PM Read more >

Many involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities without proper paperwork: report

A study of people involuntarily admitted to a B.C. psychiatric facility found they had no or incomplete paperwork in almost three-quarters of cases, according to a report Thursday by B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke.

Mar 7, 2019 2:24 PM Read more >

Troy Stecher has staked his claim as a key part of the future of the Canucks defence

24-year-old defencemen has come into his own in his third NHL season.

Mar 7, 2019 1:34 PM Read more >

It's going to be a cruel spring and summer for Vancouver drivers

You’ll want to avoid these major traffic hotspots as sewer upgrades and road improvements impact all corners of the city

Mar 7, 2019 1:18 PM Read more >

Bowen ferry schedule and tracking goes high-tech with new electronic info board

It's replacing the ol' glance across the sound – "Can you see the ferry yet?"

Mar 7, 2019 12:52 PM Read more >

TransLink: Major delays on Metro Vancouver transit due to weather

TransLink says there are numerous transit delays throughout the Lower Mainland due to poor road conditions. While a number of routes have cleared this morning, the transportation authority has tweeted a number of particularly long delays.

Mar 7, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Fraser Heath confirms 17th measles infection related to Vancouver outbreak

Fraser Health has confirmed that there is a new case of measles in the Lower Mainland, which brings the total number of infections to 17.

Mar 7, 2019 11:21 AM Read more >

Vancouver forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm and more snowfall

The Vancouver weather forecast called for snowfall to continue through Thursday into Friday, but now it also calls for a risk of a thunderstorm, too.

Mar 7, 2019 10:13 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Classes to resume at SFU Burnaby after morning classes cancelled due to snow

'Road conditions on Burnaby Mountain are very poor'

Mar 7, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

May calls Trudeau's comments on SNC-Lavalin affair 'deeply disturbing'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s acknowledgment that he should have been aware trust had eroded between former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and his office over the SNC-Lavalin affair was “deeply disturbing,” says Green Party Leader Elizabeth

Mar 7, 2019 7:43 AM Read more >