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Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

The added costs will eat away at the $100 million the regional government has budgeted for the next decade to build affordable housing projects, according to a report.
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Vancouver council gives $500,000 to business associations to tackle graffiti

Vancouver council gives $500,000 to business associations to tackle graffiti

Council also committed $20,000 to artists to help reduce tagging in Chinatown and other neighbourhoods
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Images: Proposed development in downtown Vancouver to preserve historic facades

Images: Proposed development in downtown Vancouver to preserve historic facades

A recognizable curved frontage will be saved as part of the project
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Sexual relationship with B.C. student leads to lifetime teaching ban

Sexual relationship with B.C. student leads to lifetime teaching ban

The commissioner's office said the exploitative conduct constituted a criminal offence and violated the teacher's privileged position of power and trust.
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Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

The B.C. Lottery Corp. says an error occurred in the system that validates whether the ticket has won or not.
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As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

With gas prices spiking to a record $2.35 a litre in the capital region this week, many RVers are planning to keep driving to a minimum this summer — but that doesn't mean they won't be camping.
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B.C. economy falling to 'middle of the pack' as housing market cools, says RBC

B.C. economy falling to 'middle of the pack' as housing market cools, says RBC

Provincial economy to expand 4.2% this year as housing prices reach ‘tipping point'
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British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared

British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared

If you had to leave, would you be ready?
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New Canucks signing Nils Åman would rather play in Sweden than the AHL

New Canucks signing Nils Åman would rather play in Sweden than the AHL

The Canucks signed Swedish forward Nils Åman to an entry-level contract on Tuesday and he has his sights set firmly on playing in the NHL.
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Another Richmond eatery closing its doors this month

Another Richmond eatery closing its doors this month

Some customers said the restaurant has been their go-to spot for years.
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