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New trial set for alleged fake Richmond Mountie

New trial set for alleged fake Richmond Mountie

The appeal was upheld and the case will go to a new trial
VIDEO: VPD investigates after homeless woman’s blankets burned by arsonist

VIDEO: VPD investigates after homeless woman’s blankets burned by arsonist

Fortunately, the woman woke up and escaped the blaze free of injury - but police would like to find her and speak with her
Raccoon attack in Richmond left toy poodle with 23 wounds

Raccoon attack in Richmond left toy poodle with 23 wounds

Two raccoons attacked a toy poodle outside a Steveston home on Sunday night.
$22-million federal endowment to fund new urban climate change centre at SFU

$22-million federal endowment to fund new urban climate change centre at SFU

The centre will focus on urban climate change issues at a municipal level
UPDATED: 'Suspicious package' forced closure of Waterfront Station Tuesday morning

UPDATED: 'Suspicious package' forced closure of Waterfront Station Tuesday morning

The station has reopened and SeaBus service has been restored.
Novice backcountry users a concern this winter

Novice backcountry users a concern this winter

Avalanche Canada, BC Search and Rescue and WorkSafeBC issue warning to inexperienced recreationalists
This lady takes her duck on strolls through downtown Vancouver (VIDEO)

This lady takes her duck on strolls through downtown Vancouver (VIDEO)

Watch this duck waddle
Bobcat spotted chilling on shed roof in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)

Bobcat spotted chilling on shed roof in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)

A hobby photographer has shared stunning photos of a bobcat sitting on his backyard shed roof in Lower West Lynn.
Brendan Kergin joins the Vancouver Is Awesome reporting team

Brendan Kergin joins the Vancouver Is Awesome reporting team

A warm welcome for our newest reporter
Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world: report

Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world: report

With the first COVID-19 vaccine approved just over a month ago, airline industry experts believe that mandatory vaccination before air travel may soon be a necessity
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