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Major delays heading into Richmond at Alex Fraser, Massey Tunnel this morning

Update: As of 8:35 a.m., the crash on the Queensborough is clear, but expect delays. Expect some major delays if you’re heading into Richmond via the Alex Fraser and Massey Tunnel this morning. As of around 8 a.m.

Jan 21, 2020 8:16 AM Read more >

Out-of-bounds-snowboarder pulled from Grouse Mountain gully

North Shore Rescue members have saved an out-of-bounds snowboarder who came within meters of meeting his maker Monday afternoon.

Jan 20, 2020 6:03 PM Read more >

Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings resume in Vancouver; double criminality takes centre stage

Crown, Huawei CFO to debate whether alleged crimes constitute arrestable offence in Canada

Jan 20, 2020 4:47 PM Read more >

'Stay out of the mountains' if you're not ready for avalanche danger, says searcher

Coquitlam Search and Rescue search manager Al Hurley says a weekend rescue of five hikers on Mount Beautiful was hampered by treacherous avalanche conditions

Jan 20, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver mayor, housing minister won't predict this year's homeless population

Vancouver’s annual homeless count will occur in March

Jan 20, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

City of Vancouver goes west with preferred option for Granville Bridge redesign

'West Side Plus' option priced at between $30 and $40 million

Jan 20, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

Lottery winner forced to wait 2 months to claim 6/49 prize

Ivan Dubinsky is set to let his career go dark after winning the lottery.

Jan 20, 2020 2:57 PM Read more >

Man slain in 'brazen' Burnaby shooting identified

Homicide investigators have identified the man killed in a “brazen shooting” at a Burnaby gas station over the weekend. Julian Johnson, 28, was found by police at the Chevron gas station at 4487 Canada Way at about 6:30 p.m.

Jan 20, 2020 1:42 PM Read more >

Chinese coronavirus update: YVR adds screening question and signage

Canadian officials at three airports, including Vancouver, have added an extra screening question and signage in a bid to keeping a watch on the spread of the coronavirus disease from China.

Jan 20, 2020 12:07 PM Read more >

Zack Kassian opens up about his journey to sobriety on Ryan Kesler and Kevin Bieksa’s podcast

"One thing I’ve learned through this whole process of getting clean is the only way you’re going to do it is if you want to do it yourself."

Jan 20, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >