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Why are Canadian babies getting smaller?

Why are Canadian babies getting smaller?

A new Statistics Canada study found a correlation between smaller babies and whether parents were born outside of the country, their income level, and a trend to have babies later in life. But researchers say they are still missing something.
Surrey murder, indignity to human remains case moving to Vancouver court

Surrey murder, indignity to human remains case moving to Vancouver court

Three men are charged variously with murder, offering an indignity to human remains or accessory to murder in connection with the death of Bhavkiran Dhesi, 19. Her remains were found in a burned out vehicle in Surrey in 2017.
New low-cost airline launches with flights out of Vancouver starting at $49 CAD Incl. tax

New low-cost airline launches with flights out of Vancouver starting at $49 CAD Incl. tax

You can fly to multiple destinations across Canada for less.
VPD tight-lipped on police response in Tsawwassen

VPD tight-lipped on police response in Tsawwassen

The Optimist has learned that the police presence consisted of Vancouver Police and the RCMP Lower Mainland Emergency Response team.
Vancouver’s Canada Geese have always been vicious and this photo proves it

Vancouver’s Canada Geese have always been vicious and this photo proves it

The photo was taken in Stanley Park almost 70 years ago
Random New Year's Eve attack on woman in Vancouver caught on camera (VIDEO)

Random New Year's Eve attack on woman in Vancouver caught on camera (VIDEO)

“Unfortunately, these types of incidents are happening more often in the city, and it’s led to many people feeling less safe when they’re alone in public.”
Squamish Constellation Festival is tuning up for a comeback

Squamish Constellation Festival is tuning up for a comeback

The musical event to return in summer 2022 after two years of pandemic cancellations.
Consumer goods prices forecast to keep rising in 2022

Consumer goods prices forecast to keep rising in 2022

Canadian inflation in December reaches a three-decade high
We're obsessed: Vancouver named most 'sushi-crazed' city in the world outside of Japan

We're obsessed: Vancouver named most 'sushi-crazed' city in the world outside of Japan

People think we're obsessed. And that's okay. We are obsessed. 🍣🍣🍣
Free popcorn at Metro Vancouver Cineplex theatres on Wednesday

Free popcorn at Metro Vancouver Cineplex theatres on Wednesday

National Popcorn Day is celebrated on Jan. 19
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